Boy
Jonah
JO-nuh
Beautiful But Not Top 100 → Stable
✦ Meaning
“Hebrew origin meaning 'dove,' representing peace; the biblical prophet who was swallowed by a whale, symbolizing redemption and divine mercy.”
Popularity Over Time
Currently ranked #126 in the United States.
Origin
Hebrew
Syllables
2
Nicknames
JoJon
Style
ClassicStrongTimeless
Famous Bearers
- Jonah Hill (actor)
- Jonah Lomu (rugby player)
Cross-Cultural Notes
Universal across English-speaking and many European cultures
People Also Ask
Hebrew origin meaning 'dove,' representing peace; the biblical prophet who was swallowed by a whale, symbolizing redemption and divine mercy.
Jonah is currently ranked #126 in the United States. Usage has stayed pretty consistent over the past decade.
Popular nicknames for Jonah include Jo, Jon.
Names that pair beautifully with Jonah include Jonas, Jeremiah, Joshua, Jude, Judah.