Iota Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek alphabet, Iota means 'small' or 'insignificant'.
Meaning of the Name Iota
Iota is the ninth letter of the Greek alphabet and has the numerical value of 10. It is derived from the Hebrew letter yod which means 'hand' or 'arm'. In Greek, Iota is also used as a symbol for a very small or insignificant quantity. This name has a strong Greek origin and carries connotations of smallness and insignificance.
Popularity of the Name Iota
The popularity for the name Iota peaked in popularity in the year 1916 with 6 births, which ranked number 7,434 out of 8,692 unique names for that year. Iota had the most female births in 1916 with 6, which ranked number 3,919 out of 5,161 female names for that year.
Nationwide Popularity of Iota
Popularity of Iota by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Iota. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Iota in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Iota is a great pick!
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