The baby name Ionah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eye-OH-nah (IPA: /aɪˈoʊnə/).
Ionah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Ionah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced eye-OH-nah (IPA: /aɪˈoʊnə/).
Ionah is Hebrew in Origin.
Ionah is a rare variant of the biblical name Jonah, ultimately from Hebrew Yonah, meaning "dove," a symbol of peace, hope, and renewal. Via the Septuagint and Vulgate, the form passed through Greek Ionas and Latin Ionas, and early modern English sometimes rendered the initial sound with I rather than J, producing spellings like Ionah in parish registers. The name is anchored in Jewish and Christian tradition through the prophet Jonah and his tale of repentance and deliverance, imagery that early Christians also favored in art and baptismal names.
Contemporary use of Ionah is uncommon and often read as gender-neutral, with parents drawn to its gentle meaning and distinctive look. Related forms include Jonah and Yonah (Hebrew), Yona, Jonas (Greek/Scandinavian/German), Giona (Italian), and Jona in various languages; Ionas appears in older texts. Note that Iona, the Scottish island name, is etymologically separate.
Ionah is about as rare as a name gets. We hold just 8 recorded uses of it, from 8 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #536 | 1 | 6,731 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #981 | 1 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
Ionah is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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