Dove; God is gracious
As a Hebrew name, Jona is a variant of Jonah, meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace. In various European traditions, it also serves as a short form of Johannes or Johanna, meaning 'God is gracious.' It is a versatile, cross-cultural choice that feels both ancient and modern.
Less common today
Jona isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,042 in 2020.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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