The nameJonah
Jonah is a biblical name, rising in France since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
It comes from the Hebrew Yona, "dove".
Origin
Hebrew. Jonah is the prophet swallowed by a great fish.
History
First found in France in the mid 1990s, Jonah has risen steadily and reached its highest level there in the early 2020s, notably in Île-de-France.
Popularity of the name Jonah
Jonah in France
Jonah was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 855 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Jonah. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Jonah in France were born before 2015, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 110 births a year on average, against 92 in the five years before.
Jonah in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jonah mean?
It comes from the Hebrew Yona, "dove".
What is the origin of the name Jonah?
Hebrew. Jonah is the prophet swallowed by a great fish.
Is Jonah a girl's or a boy's name?
Jonah is a boy's name.