Declining since 2007, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Ionna since 1995
Babies named Ionna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 131 |
| 2010s | 96 |
| 2020s | 25 |
Meaning & origin
Ionna is an uncommon feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1995. It reached its highest popularity in 2008, ranking 10,917 in 2025, with only about 1 in 200,908 girls receiving the name. Usage has been declining since 2007, and the name has not ranked among the top baby names in any state. Ionna likely represents a modern respelling of the more traditional Joanna or the Greek Ioanna, both derived from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Its unusual spelling gives it a distinctive sound while retaining a familiar biblical root.
Ionna is a modern English variant of the Greek name Ioanna, the feminine form of Ioannes (John), which derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' Though rare, its use in the United States dates from the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the similar name Iona or the Italian Giovanna.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Io, Anna
Sibling names for Ionna
Names that share Ionna's style, for a brother or sister.
