Yona
Boy name · Hebrew · pronounced YO-nah
Verified name
What does Yona mean?
Dove
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 923 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is uncommon. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 5120 in England and Wales in 2024
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Yoni
Variant: Jonah, Yonah
Related: Jonah
Using Yona across cultures
The Hebrew form of Jonah, gentle and travel ready.
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