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Boy Name

Jonah

"Dove, peaceful being"

Ranked #100 for boys

About the Name Jonah

Meaning

Dove, peaceful being

Origin

Hebrew

Gender

Boy

First Letter

J

Boy Rank

#100

Jonah is a boy name of Hebrew origin. The name means "Dove, peaceful being" and is currently ranked #100 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with J or explore other Hebrew names.

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Popularity Over Time

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1950
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1960
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1970
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1980
#210
1990
#120
2000
#85
2010
#100
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

Famous People Named Jonah

  • JH Jonah Hill

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Jesse

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Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
5
Starts with
J
Origin
Hebrew

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