Name Ia Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Ia

Ia is a ♀ girl’s name.

What is the origin of the name Ia?

Ia is a Georgian and Greek name. There was also an Irish princess called Ia. According to legend, she was a missionary who travelled to Cornwall and was martyred on the River Hayle. Her burial place is the place of the St Ia’s Church, today church of St Ives.

What does the name Ia mean?

Ia means “violet” (from Georgian “ia/ია” or ancient Greek “ia/ἴα” or “íon/ῐ̓́ον”).

Pronunciation of Ia

Variants of the name Ia