Dove; gift of God
Yonis is a variant of the Hebrew name Jonah, meaning 'dove,' and is also used as a Somali form of Yunus. It carries connotations of peace and spirituality across different cultures. In many traditions, it is viewed as a symbol of a messenger or a divine gift.
Less common today
Yonis isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,964 in 2011.
Professional footballer
Somali politician
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
