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
Meaning & origin
Jonah comes from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'. In the Bible, Jonah was swallowed by a great fish.
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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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.