Jonilee
j(o)-ni-lee
US Popularity:10614
Origin:British
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Yahweh is gracious; Clearing, meadow
A beautiful blend of Joni and Lee, the feminine name Jonilee rolls off the tongue like a melody. While Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell may come to mind when you hear this moniker, Jonilee is a name of two sides! Joni is, unsurprisingly, a diminutive of Joan, the feminine form of John. Meaning "Yahweh is gracious" in Hebrew, Joni celebrates faith as a source of comfort, hope, and guidance. Lee stems from leah, an Old English element that translates to "clearing" or "meadow." From the freedom of being in nature to the joy of listening to their favorite songs, sweet Jonilee will learn to express gratitude for life's simplest joys.
How Popular Is The Name Jonilee?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1982
#11210
in 1982
No comparison data from 1981
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 172
Behind the Name, Joni (1), January 2019
Behind the Name, Lee, April 2024
Name Doctor, Joni (1)
Britannica, Joni Mitchell, Canadian singer-songwriter, July 2025
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