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Jonah Meaning and Origin

Jonah is Hebrew given name meaning or Jonas, a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer.

Jonah is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Jonah is currently #135 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Jonah are Jonah.

Jonah is a 5 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Jonah

Jonah name meaning

or Jonas, a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer

Jonah name origin

Hebrew

Name facts

5 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Jonah is ranked #135 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 99% of babies named Jonah were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Jonah in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Jonah in Canada

Celebrities named Jonah

Jonah (Biblical)

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Jonah - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Jonah?
The meaning of the name Jonah is or Jonas, a dove; he that oppresses; destroyer.
What is the origin of the name Jonah?
The origin of the name Jonah is Hebrew .
Is Jonah a girl or boy name?
The name Jonah is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.35% of babies called Jonah were boys, 0.65% of babies called Jonah were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Jonah?
According to statistics, Jonah is ranked 135th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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