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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Jona — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Jon|Jonae
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 54% boy · 46% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Jona

◈

JO-nuh · 2 syllables

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Boy
#4120
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#4120
Popularity score: 16
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#4073 in 2020
5yr
+410 ranks
Velocity
+410
Birth frequency
7.2 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#10613
Popularity score: 6
↓ Fading
Peak
#6268 in 2023
5yr
-4345 ranks
Velocity
-4345
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 #4120 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Jona

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4120

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #10613 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Jona

Popularity score: 6  ·  SSA Rank: #10613

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

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

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+410 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Jona scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousUnisex2-syllableClassicWarmUncommon
Character
thoughtful compassioncreative spiritquiet strengthintuitive naturegentle wisdom
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Jonas

dedicatedathleticcompetitivedeterminedskilled
STRONG
High confidence

Jona is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4120 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +410 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4120 · very rare
Jona at a Glance
Meaning:God is gracious. Shortened form of Jonah, referencing the biblical prophet and the whale.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#4073 in 2020
5yr change:+410 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #4120 · Girl #10613
Notable bearers
Jona Lesmana
Indonesian footballer
Jona Narula
Indian cricketer
Jona Tzing
Taiwanese singer
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Jona · Overview
Summary

Jona is a Hebrew unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #4120 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Jona scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 410 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
54% boy · 46% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Religious · Classic character
Jona carries a warm, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Jona is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
jona.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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