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Jonah
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About Jonah
The timeless appeal of Jonah has captivated parents for generations, and its popularity shows no signs of waning. This name offers a perfect blend of biblical heritage and contemporary style, feeling equally at home in a historical novel and a modern playground. Jonah possesses a gentle strength, with soft consonants that make it particularly sweet for a baby while maintaining enough substance for adulthood. The name travels well, recognized across English-speaking countries and beyond, yet never feels overly common. Parents appreciate how Jonah needs no explanation or spelling clarification, making life simpler for their son from his first day of school onward. The name has been chosen by celebrities and everyday families alike, proof of its universal appeal. Jonah offers nickname flexibility while being perfectly complete on its own.
Popularity of the Name Jonah
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #714 | ||||
| 1881 | #943 | ||||
| 1883 | #618 | ||||
| 1884 | #588 | ||||
| 1885 | #469 | ||||
| 1887 | #567 | ||||
| 1888 | #983 | ||||
| 1889 | #845 | ||||
| 1890 | #705 | ||||
| 1891 | #733 | ||||
| 1892 | #831 | ||||
| 1893 | #871 | ||||
| 1895 | #933 | ||||
| 1898 | #846 | ||||
| 1899 | #902 | ||||
| 1900 | #815 | ||||
| 1907 | #904 | ||||
| 1908 | #645 | ||||
| 1911 | #776 | ||||
| 1970 | #963 | ||||
| 1971 | #647 | ||||
| 1972 | #640 | ||||
| 1973 | #705 | ||||
| 1974 | #656 | ||||
| 1975 | #723 | ||||
| 1976 | #597 | ||||
| 1977 | #557 | ||||
| 1978 | #647 | ||||
| 1979 | #403 | ||||
| 1980 | #412 | ||||
| 1981 | #425 | ||||
| 1982 | #501 | ||||
| 1983 | #518 | ||||
| 1984 | #521 | ||||
| 1985 | #531 | ||||
| 1986 | #580 | ||||
| 1987 | #529 | ||||
| 1988 | #603 | ||||
| 1989 | #610 | ||||
| 1990 | #652 | ||||
| 1991 | #647 | #302 | |||
| 1992 | #692 | #376 | #402 | ||
| 1993 | #469 | #339 | |||
| 1994 | #245 | #294 | #176 | ||
| 1995 | #215 | #235 | #191 | ||
| 1996 | #197 | #271 | #317 | #164 | |
| 1997 | #196 | #321 | #363 | #156 | |
| 1998 | #219 | #310 | #157 | ||
| 1999 | #197 | #324 | #143 | ||
| 2000 | #192 | #237 | #351 | #440 | #152 |
| 2001 | #187 | #270 | #339 | #149 | |
| 2002 | #167 | #256 | #420 | #131 | |
| 2003 | #164 | #247 | #285 | #130 | |
| 2004 | #177 | #285 | #238 | #120 | |
| 2005 | #184 | #286 | #274 | #142 | |
| 2006 | #170 | #249 | #265 | #135 | |
| 2007 | #165 | #252 | #423 | #236 | #141 |
| 2008 | #136 | #245 | #327 | #298 | #142 |
| 2009 | #147 | #217 | #190 | #144 | |
| 2010 | #143 | #219 | #300 | #245 | #135 |
| 2011 | #144 | #168 | #364 | #236 | #137 |
| 2012 | #128 | #187 | #234 | #211 | #161 |
| 2013 | #132 | #173 | #413 | #248 | #166 |
| 2014 | #138 | #153 | #264 | #226 | #164 |
| 2015 | #143 | #152 | #306 | #253 | #213 |
| 2016 | #150 | #153 | #203 | #150 | #233 |
| 2017 | #154 | #157 | #274 | #207 | #231 |
| 2018 | #145 | #147 | #320 | #137 | #203 |
| 2019 | #139 | #142 | #287 | #193 | #211 |
| 2020 | #128 | #143 | #379 | #170 | #208 |
| 2021 | #138 | #128 | #304 | #150 | #177 |
| 2022 | #135 | #121 | #290 | #192 | #193 |
| 2023 | #124 | #123 | #358 | #178 | #158 |
| 2024 | #126 | #140 | #282 | #225 | #192 |
| 2025 | #128 | #133 | #277 | #224 | #188 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Jonah
Names Similar to Jonah
Nicknames for Jonah
- Jon
- Joey
- Joe
- Jo
Famous People Named Jonah
| Jonah Hill | American actor and comedian |
| Jonah Lomu | New Zealand rugby player |
| Jonah Goldberg | American conservative author |
| Jonah Peretti | Co-founder of BuzzFeed |
| Jonah Falcon | American actor and writer |
| Jonah Bobo | American actor |
| Jonah Mathews | American basketball player |
| Jonah Keri | Canadian sports writer |
| Jonah Lehrer | American author and journalist |
| Jonah Marais | American singer and member of the band "Why Don't We" |
| Jonah Blacksmith | Danish folk band |
| Jonah Radebaugh | American basketball player |
| Jonah Bolden | Australian basketball player |
| Jonah Holmes | Welsh rugby player |
| Jonah Blechman | American actor |
| Jonah Bayer | American music journalist |
| Jonah Barrington | English squash player |
| Jonah Rocks | American drummer |
Characters Named Jonah
| Jonah Hex | American Western film based on the DC Comics character |
| Jonah Ryan | Character from the TV series "Veep" |
| Jonah Breeland | Character from the TV series "Hart of Dixie" |
| Jonah Baldwin | Character from the film "Sleepless in Seattle" |
| Jonah Miller | Character from the TV series "Superstore" |
| Jonah Mulray | Character from the TV series "Strangers" |
| Jonah Beck | Character from the TV series "Andi Mack" |
| Jonah Takalua | Character from the TV series "Summer Heights High" |
| Jonah Magnus | Character from the podcast "The Magnus Archives" |
| Jonah Simms | Character from the TV series "Superstore" |
| Jonah Wheeler | Character from the TV series "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist" |
| Jonah Prowse | Character from the TV series "The Leftovers" |
| Jonah Rex | Character from the TV series "Space Force" |
| Jonah Kirby | Character from the TV series "Crusoe" |
| Jonah Sacco | Character from the TV series "Bosch" |
| Jonah Michaud | Character from the TV series "Blue Mountain State" |