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Current rank (2025)#6446
Babies named Jona in 202513
Total recorded2,277
Peak year1964 (57 babies)
Highest rank ever#1507
Years in records1922–2025 (90 years of data)
Change over last 5 years↓ 90 spots
Gender breakdown23% boys / 77% girls

Frequently asked about Jona

What does the name Jona mean?
Jona means “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Jona?
Jona has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Dove — gentle messenger of peace and hope”.
How popular is Jona?
Jona ranked #6446 in 2025 — given to 13 babies that year.
When was Jona most popular?
Jona peaked in 1964 with 57 babies registered that year.
Is Jona a boy or girl name?
Jona is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 23% of Jonas are boys and 77% are girls.
Is the name Jona rising or falling in popularity?
Jona has fallen 90 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6356 in 2020 to #6446 in 2025.
How long has Jona been recorded?
Jona appears in birth records across 90 years — from 1922 through 2025.

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