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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Yonah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Yonael|Yonas
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Yonah

◈

YO-nah · 2 syllables

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Boy
#2938
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#2938
Popularity score: 19
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#2938 in 2024
5yr
+618 ranks
Velocity
+618
Birth frequency
1.2 per 100,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11120 in 2023

Peak: #11120 in 2023

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2938 · Rising since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Yonah

Popularity score: 19  ·  SSA Rank: #2938

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202023

Rank #11120 · Rising since 2020

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
74
Higher than 74% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+618 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewNatureReligiousUnisex2-syllableBiblicalPeaceGentleModern-vintage
Character
peaceful dovespiritual depthgentle wisdomquiet strengthfaithful heart
STRONG
High confidence

Yonah is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2938 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +618 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2938 · very rare
Yonah at a Glance
Meaning:Dove. A symbol of peace, innocence, and gentleness in biblical tradition.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#2938 in 2024
5yr change:+618 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #2938 · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Yonah Acosta
Baseball player
Similar Sound
JonahNoahLonaNorahMona
Similar Style
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Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Yonah
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Yonah illustration
Name Intelligence
Yonah · Overview
Summary

Yonah is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2938 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Yonah scores 74/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 618 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Religious character
Yonah carries a gentle, warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Yonah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
yonah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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