Jonah

Meaning of Jonah

Jonah means "dove." It can also mean "peaceful."

Jonah has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Jonah

Jonah has held fairly steady, sitting around #128 in 2025 after peaking at #124 in 2023.

Notable people named Jonah

• Jonah Hill
  Actor, comedian, filmmaker
• Jonah Lomu
  New Zealand Rugby Player
• Jonah Falcon
  Actor and writer
• Jonah Lehrer
  Author and journalist
• Jonah Barrington
  Squash player

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Questions about the name Jonah

What does the name Jonah mean?

Jonah means jonah means "dove." it can also mean "peaceful.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Jonah a boy's or a girl's name?

Jonah is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Jonah?

In 2025, Jonah ranked #128 for boys, down from #126 the year before.

When was Jonah most popular?

Jonah peaked at #124 in 2023.