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Ione

♀ Girl

Pronounced eye-OH-nee /aɪˈoʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek ion, 'a violet' (the flower) — also the name of a sea nymph in Greek myth; we note the mythic linkLow

In 30 seconds: Violet (the flower): Ione is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'eye-OH-nee').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek ion, 'a violet' (the flower) — also the name of a sea nymph in Greek myth; we note the mythic link
U.S. rank (2025)#7265 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,004

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ione comes from the Greek ion, 'a violet' (the flower) — also the name of a sea nymph in Greek myth (we note the mythic link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'eye-OH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage revival name. Rare, a-violet at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ione means 'a violet' (the flower) in Greek — also the name of a sea nymph in myth — a lyrical, classic name (we note the mythic link; said 'eye-OH-nee').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Ione — flower/mythic name

Variations

IonaIonie

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ione mean?

Ione is Greek for 'a violet' (the flower); also a sea nymph in myth. We note the mythic link.

How do you pronounce Ione?

It's said eye-OH-nee /aɪˈoʊ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ione a boy or girl name?

Ione is a girl's name.

How popular is Ione?

Ione is a very rare name in the U.S.

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