Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Jhonas

Jonas is a common male name in many Western world countries and Northeast Africa. It is primarily used as a first name, but also occurs as a surname. It is particularly frequent in Germany, Israel, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, Flanders and Scandinavia. It is also the most common name in Lithuania; however, in Lithuania, the name Jonas is derived from the Hebrew Yohanan as opposed to Jonah.

Current Rank
#10,889
Peak Rank
#9,752 (2019)
Total Babies
30
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2003
First Year
2024
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#9752
Peak Rank
30
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Jhonas

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Jonas is a common male name in many Western world countries and Northeast Africa. It is primarily used as a first name, but also occurs as a surname. It is particularly frequent in Germany, Israel, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, Flanders and Scandinavia. It is also the most common name in Lithuania; however, in Lithuania, the name Jonas is derived from the Hebrew Yohanan as opposed to Jonah.

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Etymology
Jonas most often represents Hebrew יוֹנָה (Yōnā) meaning 'dove', the name of multiple Biblical figures. The form Jonah is taken directly from Hebrew, while the form with s is adapted through Greek . Greek Ίωνας (Ionas) may also mean " Ionian ", a member of the Greek tribe Ιωνες Iones who colonized western Asia. [ citation needed ]

The Story of Jhonas

Jhonas first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 7 Jhonass were born — ranking #9,752 that year. As of 2026, Jhonas ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 30 Jhonass have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Where is Jhonas most common?

Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.

  • BO
    34%
  • PA
    20%
  • Hungary
    17%
  • CD
    14%
  • BF
    14%

Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.

Names that sound like Jhonas

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jhonas is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jhonas

What does the name Jhonas mean?
Jonas is a common male name in many Western world countries and Northeast Africa. It is primarily used as a first name, but also occurs as a surname. It is particularly frequent in Germany, Israel, Ethiopia, the Netherlands, Flanders and Scandinavia. It is also the most common name in Lithuania; however, in Lithuania, the name Jonas is derived from the Hebrew Yohanan as opposed to Jonah.
How popular is Jhonas in 2026?
In 2026, Jhonas ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jhonas most popular?
Jhonas reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #9,752 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Jhonas a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Jhonas is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Jhonas?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jhonas include Lefty, Leonzo, Mikele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Jhonas

Jhonas is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 30 births in the dataset. Jhonas's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #9,752. Use the chart and map above to compare Jhonas's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.