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At a Glance: Name: Jonah – Meaning: dove – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JOH-nah
Jonah is a Hebrew name meaning dove, pronounced JOH-nah. It's a classic with an outdoorsy, nature-inspired feel, the kind of name that has quietly held its place for generations. If a gentle, rooted meaning matters to you, Jonah carries one right in its name.
Meaning & Origin of Jonah
Meaning: Dove.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Jonah
Phonetic: JOH-nah IPA: /ˈdʒoʊnə/
Popularity of Jonah
Jonah has stayed remarkably steady recently: it ranked #124 in 2023 with 2,895 babies, then #126 in 2024 with 2,879 — a shift of just two spots and sixteen babies year over year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Jonah mean?
Dove. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Jonah)
How do you pronounce Jonah?
Jonah is pronounced JOH-nah (IPA: /ˈdʒoʊnə/).
Is Jonah a popular name right now?
Jonah is near its all-time peak (#124 in 2023), ranked #126 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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