Why Jonah Rocks?

What secrets hide behind “Jonah” that makes it rock? Your first name is more than just a name!

The name “Jonah” is of Hebrew origin. It’s a name commonly given to boys.

Your name in reverse order is “Hanoj.” A random rearrangement of the letters in your name (anagram) will give ‘Ahjno.’ How do you pronounce that?

Secret Meaning of Jonah

The true meaning of ‘Jonah’ cannot be described with just a few words. Your name is your destiny, heart’s desire, and personality. Jonah is a name that indicates a gift of gab - the ability to persuade others effortlessly. You are expressive, optimistic, outgoing, and inspiring. Charming and cheerful, you are the life of the party for any social event. You fascinate others with your creativity, especially in writing. You have the innate ability to explain complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.

Your heart’s desire is knowledge! You are an idealistic analyzer and study things in-depth. Solving mental or physical puzzles are natural to you. You indulge in research and prefer scientific facts. There is a strong possibility that you are quiet, shy, and reserved. You may find it difficult to talk to or trust other people. Use your gift of intuition well.

When people hear the name Jonah, they perceive you as someone who is stimulating, idea generator, talkative, and charismatic. You can attract, influence, and inspire people. You are often seen wearing functional clothing that can work for day and night events. You radiate a potential for success that attracts others to your cause.

You are all about justice - fairness and balance in everything. Being an exceptional friend to someone makes you happy and comfortable. Most often than not, you prefer to lead than to follow.

Your most likely vocation: musician, artist, writer, designer, teacher, commentator, salesman, occultist.

Lucky colors: All shades of purple, violet, mauve, and lilac

Lucky gem(s): Garnet, amethyst

Lucky day(s): Wednesday

Lucky botanicals: Apple, barberry, bilberry, cherry, dandelion, lungwort, mint, strawberry, pomegranate

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Is The Name Jonah Popular?

“Jonah” is not a popular baby boy’s name in Oregon as reported in the 1996 U.S. Social Security Administration data (ssa.gov). Imagine that, only 38 babies in Oregon have the same name as you in 1996. A total of 1,583 babies also bear the same first name during that year in the U.S. From 1880 to 2023, the highest recorded use of this name was in 2008 with a total of 2,981 babies. That’s a lot of baby Jonahs.

Since 1880 up to 2023, the name “Jonah” was recorded 80,231 times in the SSA public database. Using the UN World Population Prospects for 2023, that’s more than enough Jonahs to occupy the country of Andorra with an estimated population of 80,088.

The name first appeared in the year 1880 and given to eight newborn babies. (See FAQ) Jonah became a popular boy’s name in the state of Hawaii in the year 2002. It ranked #22 with 50 babies. The all-time high record for this name was in 2023 in the state of New York with 187 baby boys.

This name is a consistent top ranking boy’s name in the state of Hawaii for 31 years from 1980 to 2018 (may not be consecutive).

For the past nine decades (1934 to 2023), the name “Jonah” was recorded 79,382 times in the SSA database.

What’s Next?

Now you know why your first name rocks. Time to show your creativity! Try exploring the names of everyone you know including friends, cousins, neighbors, classmates, co-workers, or your pets. Even your favorite anime, TV, or movie characters. Remember, this is purely just for fun.

Jonah, are you proud of your name? Let’s put that to the ultimate test! Share this page on your social media of choice. Don’t forget to tag your friends. It’s okay to brag about something once in a while.

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