Name Meaning & Origin
"A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital and largest city: Des Moines."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Iowa is a landlocked state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north. Iowa is the 26th largest in total area and the 31st most populous of the 50 U.S. states, with a population of 3.19 million. The state's capital, most populous city, and largest metropolitan area fully located within the state is Des Moines.
Iowa is a landlocked state in the upper Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Mississippi River to the east and the Missouri River and Big Sioux River to the west; Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois to the east and southeast, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west, South Dakota to the northwest, and Minnesota to the north. Iowa is the 26th largest in total area and the 31st most populous of the 50 U.S. states, with a population of 3.19 million. The state's capital, most populous city, and largest metropolitan area fully located within the state is Des Moines.
Life Path 3 — Creativity & Expression: Charismatic, artistic, and highly communicative.
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Root element "Iowa" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Capital and largest city: Des Moines.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~79 people named Iowa in the US. Peaked in 1919 with 8 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Iowa is 3, associated with Creativity & Expression. Soul Urge: 7. Personality: 5.
Iowa is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.
Approximately 79 people in the United States are named Iowa. The name peaked in 1919 with 8 recorded uses.
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