The baby name Ciona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-oh-nə,SEE-oh-nə,KYOH-nə.
The baby name Ciona is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced KEE-oh-nə,SEE-oh-nə,KYOH-nə.
Ciona is Greek, Irish in Origin.
Ciona is a rare, modern feminine given name found in Ireland, Britain, and North America since the late 20th century. Pronunciations vary, commonly see-OH-na or KEE-uh-na, and the Ci- spelling echoes Irish favorites like Ciara and Cillian, lending it a Celtic feel.
Multiple origins are proposed. In Irish and Scottish Gaelic, cion means “affection” or “regard,” so Ciona is often interpreted as “beloved.” Others treat it as a soft-C variant of Siona/Sionna: Sionna names a figure in Irish lore linked to the River Shannon, while Siona can also be tied to Hebrew Zion, meaning “highest point; citadel.” Some parents view Ciona as a creative respelling of Kiona (Yakama, “brown hills”) or Keona (Hawaiian, from Keoni, “God is gracious”), though these connections are more speculative. Related forms and stylistic cousins include Siona, Sionna, Cionna, Kiona, Keona, and Fiona.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | Girls | 0 | #540 | 2 | 7,500 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #597 | 1 | 20,968 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2010 | #918 | 5 | 9,789 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
Ciona is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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