The baby name Giona is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒo.na/ (JOH-nah).
Giona is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Giona is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈdʒo.na/ (JOH-nah).
Giona is Hebrew in Origin.
Giona is the Italian form of the biblical name Jonah, ultimately from Hebrew Yonah, meaning “dove.” The dove has long symbolized peace, renewal, and divine mercy, resonating with the Book of Jonah’s themes of repentance and second chances. In Italian, Giona is grammatically masculine despite the -a ending, and it is pronounced with a soft initial sound (similar to “JO-nah”).
In usage, Giona appears in Italian biblical translations and parish records but has remained relatively modest, with some contemporary appeal alongside other Gio- names. The name is shared across Jewish and Christian traditions through the enduring figure of the prophet Jonah. Related forms include Jonah (English), Jonas (Latin/Scandinavian/German/Portuguese), Ionas or Iōnas (Greek), Yonah (Hebrew, often unisex), and Jona (German/Dutch/Slavic, frequently unisex). Possible Italian nicknames include Gio. Giona carries a gentle, symbolic meaning while maintaining a succinct, modern profile.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | Boys | 2024 | #132 | 6 | 1,769 |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| CZ | Boys | 0 | #305 | 1 | 6,530 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #516 | 3 | 9,861 |
| IR | Boys | 0 | #565 | 1 | 10,162 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #630 | 1 | 8,289 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| IT | 0 | #688 | 27 | 4,183 | |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2011 | #920 | 5 | 9,736 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #955 | 539 | 10,046 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,425 | 22 | 9,415 |
Giona is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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