Hebrew 'Yonah' meaning dove, prophet with New Testament prominence and modern Scandinavian appeal.
Nicknames
jona
Vibe
gentle
How it ages.
Scandinavian and German steady choice; English-speaking adoption rising steadily since 2000s.
The cultural moment.
Germany and Scandinavia show consistent baseline; US and UK increasing 2005-2025; Australia slight growth. Currently ranks #9 in Austria, #19 in Germany and #76 in Switzerland.