US Popularity:1118
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Dove
Jonas is a boy’s name is most commonly derived from the Greek word Ionas and the Hebrew word Yonah. A variant of Jonah—the Hebrew and Muslim prophet and the titular character who is swallowed by a whale in The Book of Jonah, Jonas translates to “dove”. This meaning is a lovely sentiment for the peace baby is bringing in your life. Due to its variations in multiple languages like Slovak, Hungarian, and Polish, this beautiful name will not be flying away anytime soon.

Jonas Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Jonas is currently #1339 on The Bump
Boy:Jonas is currently #373 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Jonas is currently #1118 in U.S. births
Boy:Jonas is currently #392 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1118
in 2022
- 45
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Ancestry, Jonas

  • Merriam Webster, Jonas

  • Behind the Name, Jonas, May 2020

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Jonas

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