The nameYoni

Yoni is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, a pet form of Yonatan. In France it was mostly given in the 2000s.

Meaning

Yoni comes from Yonatan, the Hebrew form of Jonathan, "God has given".

Origin

Hebrew. It is a common pet form in Israel.

History

Yoni appeared in France in the mid 1970s and peaked in the mid 2000s.

Popularity of the name Yoni

Yoni in France

972ndmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2004peak year (295 births)
4,055babies named Yoni in France since 1900
0148295 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Yoni was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 1,480 births over the decade, 36% of all recorded babies named Yoni. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2004. Half of all babies named Yoni in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 48 births a year on average, against 76 in the five years before.

Variants and related names

Yoni in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yoni mean?

Yoni comes from Yonatan, the Hebrew form of Jonathan, "God has given".

What is the origin of the name Yoni?

Hebrew. It is a common pet form in Israel.

Is Yoni a girl's or a boy's name?

Yoni is a boy's name.

What are the variants of the name Yoni?

Variants and related names of Yoni include Jonathan.