Jona
j(o)-na
US Popularity:6363
Origin:Hebrew
Other Origin(s):Albanian
Meaning:Dove; God is gracious; Echo
A gender-neutral name of Hebrew origin, Jona is a charming choice meaning “dove.” A clear variant of Jonah, this name tells the story of the Hebrew Bible prophet who was swallowed by a whale, only to re-emerge intact three days later. Jona is also considered a version of Jon, coming from Yochanan, which signifies “God is gracious.” Meanwhile, its Albanian roots lend it to the translation “echo.” Jona is a great choice if you’re looking for a biblical name that is more unique than Jacob or Joanna. For a little peacemaker, how beautiful is Jona?
Jona Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jona is currently #4557 on The Bump
Boy:Jona is currently #2561 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Jona is currently #3031 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jona is currently #6363 in U.S. births
Boy:Jona is currently #4509 in U.S. births
Girl:Jona is currently #6245 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#6245
in 2023
+ 3067
from 2022
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 172, 439
Behind the Name, Jona (1)(3), December 2022
Behind the Name, Jonah, December 2017
Behind the Name, John, April 2024
Name Doctor, Jona (3)
Name Doctor, Jona (1)
Britannica, Jonah, biblical figure, July 2024
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