Ione
Ione is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “violet flower.”
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how do you pronounce Ione?
eye-OH-nee
where does the name Ione come from?
Ione is usually linked with the Greek ion, meaning violet.
Ione derives from the Greek 'ion' meaning violet, the flower sacred to Athens and associated with modesty and faithfulness. Ancient Greeks believed violets grew where Orpheus laid his lute, connecting the name to music, poetry, and the delicate beauty of wildflowers.
how popular is this name?
Ione has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 64 years since 1880. It peaked at #327 in 1916, and ranked #935 in 1943.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1943 | #935 |
| 1942 | #950 |
| 1941 | #724 |
| 1940 | #729 |
| 1939 | #740 |
| 1938 | #608 |
| 1937 | #609 |
| 1936 | #571 |
| 1935 | #520 |
| 1934 | #528 |
| 1930 | #500 |
| 1920 | #342 |
| 1916 | #327 |
| 1910 | #369 |
| 1900 | #402 |
| 1890 | #425 |
| 1880 | #580 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ione fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Ione?
- Ione Skye (American actress, star of Say Anything)
- Ione (1838 novel by Edward Bulwer-Lytton)
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quick answers about Ione
What does the name Ione mean?
Ione means “violet flower”.
What is the origin of the name Ione?
Ione comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Ione?
Ione ranked #935 in the US in 1943, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1916, at #327, and it has spent 64 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Ione a boy or girl name?
Ione is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ione?
Ione is pronounced eye-OH-nee, with 3 syllables.
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