Jonah
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced JOH-nah
Verified name
What does Jonah mean?
Dove, symbol of peace
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 128 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 147 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Jonas, Jo, Joe, Jon
Variant: Jonas, Yonas
Related: Jonas, Yona, Jona
Using Jonah across cultures
Popular biblical name globally.
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