Jonah
j(o)-nah
US Popularity:241
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Dove
Jonah is a masculine name of Hebrew origins. The name derives from the Hebrew word "Yonah," meaning "dove," sharing ties with prophet Jonah, who was a leading figure in the Book of Jonah. As legend has it, the namesake prophet was swallowed by a whale, only to reappear on land days later unharmed. While superstitious sailors might not be confident with a Jonah on board, baby's dove-like qualities are sure to bring peace to life's rocky waters.
Famous People Named Jonah
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- Jonah BoboActor
- Jonah BowlingActor
- Jonah HillActor
- Jonah PerettiEntrepreneur
Jonah Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jonah is currently #357 on The Bump
Boy:Jonah is currently #96 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jonah is currently #241 in U.S. births
Boy:Jonah is currently #88 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#241
in 2022
+ 2
from 2021
Sources
Abarim Publications, Jonah meaning
Behind the Name, Jonah, December 2017
Online Etymology Dictionary, Jonah, August 2023
Britannica, Book of Jonah, September 2023
Study.com, The Story of Jonah and the Whale
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