Jona Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
21% Masculine / 79% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from Hebrew meaning 'dove', Jona is a biblical name associated with peace and gentleness.
Meaning of the Name Jona
Jona is a variation of the name Jonah, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yonah meaning 'dove'. It is a biblical name found in the Old Testament, specifically in the Book of Jonah, where Jonah is a prophet who is swallowed by a great fish. The name is often associated with qualities such as peace, gentleness, and faithfulness.
Popularity of the Name Jona
The popularity for the name Jona peaked in popularity in the year 1964 with 57 births, which ranked number 2,496 out of 11,213 unique names for that year. Jona had the most female births in 1964 with 57, which ranked number 1,497 out of 7,804 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2020 with 25, which ranked number 4,008 out of 14,032 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Jona has declined slightly over the last ten years from 33 births to 32 births, a decline of -3.03%. Among males, Jona has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 21 births, an increase of 40.00%. Among females, Jona has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 18 births to 11 births, a decline of -38.89%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jona
- 20 Year Trend of Jona: 10.34%
- 10 Year Trend of Jona: -3.03%
- 10 Year Male Trend of Jona: 40.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jona: -38.89%
Popularity of Jona by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jona. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jona in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jona is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jona
- Total Births of Jona: 32 (-0.31%)
- Male Births of Jona: 22 (3.42%)
- Female Births of Jona: 10 (-4.81%)
Given the downward trend of Jona over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -0.31% decrease in total births, for a total of 32 births in 2024. Male births for Jona have been increasing over the past decade, so we anticipate roughly 22 male births in 2024, an increase of 3.42%. For Females, births for Jona have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 10 female births in 2024, a decrease of -4.81%.