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Jona

Unisex

Jona has been given to 2,277 babies in the U.S. since 1922. It peaked in 1964. In 2025, about 1 in 267,878 girls was named Jona.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

2,277

Peak year

1964 (57 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1922

10-year trend

▼ -34%

Gender split

77% girls / 23% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jona — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Jonboy

169,391 babies since 1898
Jonahboy

86,075 babies since 1880
Janagirl

46,223 babies since 1921
Monagirl

45,818 babies since 1880
Jonigirl

29,502 babies since 1930
Jonasboy

28,588 babies since 1880

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jona.

Jeninegirl

2,263 babies since 1932
Kimberelygirl

2,300 babies since 1952
Nicolgirl

2,248 babies since 1956
Lanoragirl

2,245 babies since 1888
Jeanmariegirl

2,320 babies since 1924
Tarigirl

2,320 babies since 1943
Thresagirl

2,334 babies since 1883
Delindagirl

2,210 babies since 1917

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Sibling name ideas for Jona

Same era and popularity as Jona, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.

Sisters

ChristianeTarraKimberelyLashon

Brothers

LinnWaydeRodericArnie

FAQ

How popular is the name Jona?

Jona has been given to 2,277 babies in the U.S. since 1922. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jona peak?

Jona peaked in 1964, when 57 babies were given the name.

Is Jona a girl or boy name?

Jona is a unisex name, used for both girls and boys.

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