Yonah
Meaningdove · Hebrew
- US rank
- #2,941
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,915 in 2024
42 babies were named Yonah in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,079 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 2008–2025
US births per million boys, 1974–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Yonah you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 40,650 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Yonah, 42 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Yonah would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryYonah first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2024, when it reached #2,915.
- Then vs nowYonah is 2.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 114,943 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 40,650.
- TrendYonah has climbed 1,079 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,941. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedYonah is most popular in New York, where it ranks #798. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Yonah means “dove”.
About the name Yonah
Yonah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “dove”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with Y and ending in “-nah”. US birth records list Yonah for boys from 1974 to 2025, in 47 of those 52 years. Its best year was 2024, when it ranked #2,915 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #2,941, with 42 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.3 | 769,231 girls |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 310,078 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.2 | 869,565 boys |
| 1980s | 4.4 | 229,358 boys |
| 1990s | 6.4 | 157,480 boys |
| 2000s | 11 | 87,566 boys |
| 2010s | 14 | 73,584 boys |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,387 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Yonah
What does the name Yonah mean?
Yonah means “dove” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Yonah?
Yonah has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Yonah a boy or girl name?
Yonah is a boy name.
How popular is the name Yonah?
Yonah ranked #2,941 for US boys in 2025, given to 42 babies. Its best year was 2024 (#2,915).