Gracious
Jonaya is a modern American invention, likely created as a feminine elaboration of John or Jonah. It combines the traditional Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious' or 'dove' with the popular '-aya' suffix found in names like Amaya or Maya.
Less common today
Jonaya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,351 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
