What is the origin of the name Jonah?

Jonah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Jonah?

In 2023, 2,879 babies were named Jonah in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Jonah is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 2,879 →

All-Time Total: 82,209

Peak Year: 2008

Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yonah.

Boy names closely related to Jonah

Eli Samuel Paul Robert Levi Marcus Kenneth Xander

Girl names closely related to Jonah

Amelia Layla Avery Ava Hope Lilah Ella Amara

Names with similar meaning to Jonah

Callum Coleman Jonas Paloma

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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