Jonah is a moderately popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #147 in 2025 with 363 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2022 with 428 births ranking #133. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 365.4%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 749 boys born was named Jonah. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Jonah is a Hebrew biblical name meaning "dove". It is soft in image but strong in usage, which helps explain its wide modern appeal.
The name is best known from the biblical prophet Jonah and has remained in use across Jewish and Christian tradition. In recent years it has become one of the most successful gentle-sounding boys' names.