Jonah

Male

Meaning

A Dove

Origin

Hebrew

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒoʊnə/

Traits associated with the name Jonah:

Dogs named Jonah tend to be loving, good-natured, and hard-working. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Jonah?

That you have a sense of humor and enjoy giving your pet a unique name. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for biblical names.

Is Jonah a good dog name?

Jonah has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Jonah isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

1,073
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1,294
New York City Dog Name Database
1,029
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Jonah is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Jonah was, in the past month, the 377th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Jonah is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Jonah was viewed 77 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Jonah's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Jonah is most adored in Wisconsin, Alabama and South Carolina.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, California and Massachusetts.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Jonah.

Most popular breeds named Jonah:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Poodle
  3. Golden Retriever
  4. Cocker Spaniel
  5. German Shepherd

Jonah is found in these categories:

biblical dog names
biblical

Derived from a prophet in the Old Testament who was swallowed by a whale.

Dog names like Jonah:

Abundance
Praised
Son of Jack
Treasurer
God Will Increase
Flowing River
Jonah dog name meaning

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Bobby N (Virginia, United States)
I named my golden Jonah he was the best dog I ever had. He was my support thru many trying times in my life. He was always my constant. I miss him every day. Still talk to him even though he is not physically here.
December 24, 2023

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