Yonah: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Dove, a gentle messenger name carrying peace on soft wings.
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #4091
- Peak
- #3267 in 1986
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Yonah Means
Yonah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Dove, a gentle messenger name carrying peace on soft wings.
How Popular Yonah Is
Yonah currently ranks #4091 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3267 in 1986. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Yonah
- Yonah is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Yonah is a name with deep biblical and Jewish roots.
- Part of the beloved nature-name trend.
Names Like Yonah
Other Hebrew names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Yonah
Hebrew names that pair well as a brother or sister to Yonah.
Questions About Yonah
What does Yonah mean?
Yonah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. Dove, a gentle messenger name carrying peace on soft wings.
How popular is Yonah?
Yonah currently ranks #4091 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3267 in 1986. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Yonah come from?
Yonah comes from Hebrew roots. Yonah is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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