Jonah

Pronunciation: [ j-OHN-uh ]

Girl Name #5,257 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Jonah is a girl name, recorded for 25 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-OHN-uh.

Parents who love the name Jonah often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #5,257
Total SSA Count: 25

Nicknames

Jon Joy Jonie

Also a Boy Name

Jonah is also used as a boy name, ranked #126.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jonah

Is Jonah a boy or girl name?

Jonah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #5257. As a boy name, it is ranked #126. Jonah is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Jonah?

Jonah is pronounced j-OHN-uh.

How popular is the name Jonah?

Jonah is currently ranked #5257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Jonah?

Common nicknames for Jonah include Jon, Joy, and Jonie.

Is Jonah a common or rare name?

Jonah is an uncommon name, ranked #5257 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Jonah

Jonah is a girl name .

Is Jonah a boy or girl name? Jonah is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #5,257 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #126. Jonah is more commonly used as a boy name.

Jonah is currently ranked #5,257 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Jonah include Jon, Joy, and Jonie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.