Jonas: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ohn-ahs
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: Dove

The name Jonas is a common male name with Hebrew origins, meaning "dove" or "peaceful being. " It has been used in many Western countries and Northeast Africa, particularly in Ethiopia, the Flanders, and Scandinavia. The name's widespread use and popularity stem from its Jewish and Christian origins. In Persian, and the Muslim world, the equivalent name is Yunus (یونس) or Yunas or Younes/Younis.

Jonas Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Jonas is currently #627 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Jonas is currently #310 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Jonas is currently #299 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Jonas is currently #141 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Jonas is currently #354 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Jonas is currently #175 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names
chat-overall Australian: Jonas is currently #348 on Kiindred Australian Names

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Source: Social Security Administration

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