Jonah
Hebrew boy's name meaning “dove”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- dove
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #124
- Born in 2023
- 2,895
- Peak year
- 2023 (#124)
Meaning & origin
Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish.
Is Jonah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove". Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Jonah ranked #124 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,895 US boys were given the name Jonah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #124 in 2023
“Unranked” means Jonah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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How to spell Jonah
Jonah is spelled J-O-N-A-H — 5 letters and 2 syllables. Alternative spellings people use include Jonas.
Variants
Jonas
Jonah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Jonah mean?
Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove". Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish.
Where does the name Jonah come from?
Jonah is of Hebrew origin. Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish.
Is Jonah a boy or a girl name?
Jonah is most commonly a boy's name.
How many babies are named Jonah?
In 2023, 2,895 US boys were given the name Jonah.
Is Jonah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Jonah ranked #124 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Jonah?
Jonah is spelled J-O-N-A-H. Related spellings include Jonas.
What is Jonah short for?
Jonah is often used as a short form of Jonas, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Jonah?
In 2023, 2,895 US boys were given the name Jonah. In the latest US data, Jonah ranked #124 for boys. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Jonah a Hebrew name?
Yes — Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning "dove". Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish. You may also see it described as biblical, which refer to the same root.
What does Jonah mean in Hebrew?
In Hebrew, Jonah means "dove". Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish.
Is Jonah a biblical name?
Jonah is usually classified as Hebrew, and biblical belongs to that same tradition — so yes, it is commonly described as biblical too. It means "dove".