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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Violet
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- eye-OH-nee
Ione is a vintage-feeling girl's name with a romantic, storybook air. It comes from Greek and means "violet," and it's pronounced eye-OH-nee (/aɪˈoʊni/).
Meaning & Origin of Ione
Meaning: Violet.
Origin: Greek.
How to Pronounce Ione
eye-OH-neeIPA /aɪˈoʊni/
Popularity of Ione
Ione peaked at #327 in 1916, when 344 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #8114, with just 13 babies, so a child named Ione today would rarely meet another.
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FAQ
What does the name Ione mean?
Violet.
How do you pronounce Ione?
Ione is pronounced eye-OH-nee (IPA: /aɪˈoʊni/).
Is Ione a popular name right now?
Ione peaked at #327 in 1916 and is ranked #8114 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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