Why Iona Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Iona” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Iona” is of Greek origin. It’s a name commonly given to girls.

Your name in reverse order is “Anoi.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Nioa.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Iona

The true meaning of ‘Iona’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Iona is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is knowledge! You are an idealistic analyzer and study things in-depth. Solving mental or physical puzzles are natural to you. You indulge in research and prefer scientific facts. There is a strong possibility that you are quiet, shy, and reserved. You may find it difficult to talk to or trust other people. Use your gift of intuition well.

When people hear the name Iona, they perceive you as someone who is stimulating, idea generator, talkative, and charismatic. You can attract, influence, and inspire people. You are often seen wearing functional clothing that can work for day and night events. You radiate a potential for success that attracts others to your cause.

You have great attention to details from fashion to composition. You are intense, compassionate, generous, artsy, and creative. You can logically interpret conditions and events. You are prone to anxiety so make sure to stick close to projects and have direction.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Iona Popular?

“Iona” is not a popular baby girl’s name in California as reported in the 1915 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only five babies in California have the same name as you in 1915. A total of only 270 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 1918 with a total of 404 babies.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Iona” was recorded 12,128 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Ionas to occupy the country of Wallis & Futuna with an estimated population of 11,502.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to 18 newborn babies. (See FAQ) Iona became a popular girl’s name in the state of Wyoming in the year 1922. It ranked #108 with 5 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 1922 in the state of Wyoming with 5 baby girls.

Unfortunately, it seems like this name is unpopular.

For the past three decades (1994 to 2023), the name “Iona” was recorded 1,186 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Iona, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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