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Ionela

Quick answerIonela is a diminutive form of Iona, derived from the Greek name Iōn (Ἴων), meaning "violet" or related to the Ionians, an ancient Greek tribe.

Greek · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#3,519
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2019
Syllables3
OriginGreek
LanguageRomanian
CultureEastern European
Letters6
Numerology11 Chaldean 22
Global rank#358

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Ionela

Ionela is a diminutive form of Iona, derived from the Greek name Iōn (Ἴων), meaning "violet" or related to the Ionians, an ancient Greek tribe.

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Etymology

Ionela is a diminutive form of Iona, derived from the Greek name Iōn (Ἴων), meaning "violet" or related to the Ionians, an ancient Greek tribe. The name has roots in classical Greek etymology and carries associations with the flower and ancient Hellenic heritage.

Ionela is primarily used in Romanian and other Eastern European cultures, with no strong connection to any particular religion; it emerged as a modern European given name without significant historical religious context.

Ionela currently ranks #3,519 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.

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