Ione
Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ione: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1994.
A name of Greek origin, Ione derives from the word *ion*, meaning “violet,” and was borne in mythology by one of the fifty Nereids, sea nymphs who attended Poseidon. In modern times, the name is perhaps best known through actress Ione Skye, star of the 1980s film *Say Anything…*, and Ione Belar, a Scottish politician and activist who served as a Member of the Scottish Parliament. Though not directly tied to a place, the name shares its floral root with the island of Iona—a sacred Scottish isle famed for its early Christian monastery—but with a slightly different spelling and pronunciation. A delicate and lyrical choice, Ione remains uncommon yet familiar, offering a classical feel with a soft, contemporary sound.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19944 babies
- Latest (1994)
- #5544 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y