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Jonah

“Dove”

2 syllables · 5 letters

About the name Jonah

Jonah means dove, though the story attached is all storms, whales and a man arguing with God about a gourd. The name has a gentle, slightly rueful sound that has made it a favourite among parents who find Noah a touch too popular.

Jonah is a boy name of Hebrew origin, pronounced JOH-nuh. On the NameRarity scale it scores 36 out of 100, which places it in the uncommon band — familiar to everyone, yet rarely duplicated in the same room. Its strongest period was the 2000s.

Associated with
reluctantfunnysoulfulintrospective

Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Dove
Origin
Hebrew
Gender
Boy
Pronunciation
JOH-nuh
Syllables
2
Letters
5
US rank
#155
Peak era
2000s
Rarity
36 / 100
Per million
~360
Starts with
J
Numerology
3 · The Storyteller

How popular is Jonah?

Popularity64/100
Rarity36/100

Jonah sits at approximately #155 in recent US rankings. Roughly 360 people per million carry it — about 1 in 2,778. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect not to find a single one.

Famous people named Jonah

  • Jonah Hill
    American actor and filmmaker
  • Jonah Lomu
    New Zealand rugby union player

Spellings and variants of Jonah

JonasYonahJona

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Jonah — frequently asked questions

What does the name Jonah mean?

Jonah means "Dove". It is a name of Hebrew origin, most often given to a boy.

How do you pronounce Jonah?

Jonah is pronounced JOH-nuh, with 2 syllables.

How rare is the name Jonah?

Jonah scores 36 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it uncommon. Roughly 1 in every 2,778 people carry it — about 360 per million.

What is the numerology number for Jonah?

Jonah carries the expression number 3, known as The Storyteller. Its soul urge number is 7 and its personality number is 5.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Jonah?

The lucky number for Jonah is 3 (with 12, 21, 30 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Lilac Amethyst. The traditional lucky day is Thursday and the associated gemstone is Amethyst.

Is Jonah a popular name?

Jonah currently sits around rank #155 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2000s.