Jonas
Pronunciation: [ j-OHN-uhs ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Jonas first appeared in US Social Security records in 1976.
Over 28 babies have been named Jonas in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Jonas is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #60,433 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,433
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Jonas is also used as a boy name, ranked #557.
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About the Name Jonas
Jonas is a girl name .
Is Jonas a boy or girl name? Jonas is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #60,433 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #557. Jonas is more commonly used as a boy name.
Jonas is currently ranked #60,433 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Jonas include Jon, Joy, Joie, and Jonkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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