Jonatha
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Jonatha first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 311 babies have been named Jonatha in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jonatha is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #29,396 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #29,396
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Jonatha
Jonatha is a boy name .
Is Jonatha a boy or girl name? Jonatha is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #29,396 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #65,802. Jonatha is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jonatha is currently ranked #29,396 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jonatha include Jon, Jona, Jonay, Jonaie, Tha, Thay, Thaie, Joy, Joie, and Jonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Jonatha include Jonathan, Jonah, Jonas, Jonathon, Jonatan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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