Yonah
boy name#2941 in 2025Yonah entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #2915 in 2024, ranks #2941 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
#2941
rank today
#2915
peak (2024)
42
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #5143 |
| 1980s | #5011 |
| 1990s | #5342 |
| 2000s | #4018 |
| 2010s | #4065 |
| 2020s | #3321 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Yonah has been most popular in NY, NJ.
Living bearers
About 900 people named Yonah are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Yonah alive today was born around 2010, making them about 15 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yonah in 2025?
- Yonah ranks #2941 among US boy names in 2025, with 42 babies given the name.
- When was the name Yonah most popular?
- Yonah peaked in 2024, reaching #2915 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Yonah with classmates?
- Yonah will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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