Jonas

Rank 558th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Jonas was 558th most popular baby name for boys and 1,118th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 533 babies were named Jonas in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,289 babies in the United States were named Jonas. Today, the average age of someone named Jonas is around 20 to 24 years old.

The name "Jonas" is not common today.

Nicknames for Jonas include Jon and Jo.

Jonas Meaning & Origin

Jonas is a name of Hebrew origin, meaning "dove," which symbolizes peace and purity.

The name Jonas is described as kind-hearted, courageous and enlightened.

Pronunciation

Jonas is pronounced jo-nas in English. The name Jonas has 5 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Jonas

  • The name Jonas is shared by a popular American pop rock band, the Jonas Brothers, consisting of three brothers named Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas.

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Geography

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