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Yonah: Meaning & Origin

Yonah is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “Dove (variant of Jonah)”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 30% of baby names. With 2 syllables, it's short and easy to say.

Pronunciation

YOH-nah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

70/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 30% of popular names.

Nicknames

Yon

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

↘ 28%
64
2010
46
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Yonah James
  • Yonah Alexander
  • Yonah William
  • Yonah Thomas

Variants & Alternate Spellings of Yonah

Jonah

Variant of Yonah

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