Joni

Girl's name

Joni is a variant of the name Joan, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

Meaning God is gracious
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 106 Rising
Peak year 1956

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Names Starting With J

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Joni Mitchell - Singer-songwriter, "Big Yellow Taxi"
  • Joni Eareckson Tada - Disability advocate, author, artist
  • Joni Ernst - U.S. Senator from Iowa
  • Joni L. James - Jazz singer, "Why Don't You Believe Me?"
  • Joni Sledge - Singer in Sister Sledge, "We Are Family"

Sisters for Joni

Girl names closely related to Joni

Andi Averi Harlee Halie Blaire Lacie Kassie Charli

Brothers for Joni

Boy names closely related to Joni

Bowen Jaydon Kadyn Clinton Kaysen Kash Haiden Kaleb

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Joni

Deshawn Ean Evan Geovanni Geovanny Geovany Gia Gian

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