Jonah sits comfortably in the UK charts at #145 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#145
US Rank #126
About the Name Jonah
Jonah is holding steady in the rankings at #145. It reached its peak of #133 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Jonah is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
It ranks similarly in the US at #126, suggesting broad transatlantic appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Jonah
Unlikely. With around 365 UK babies named Jonah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Jonah in his class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Jonah has held a stable position around #145 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #133 in 2022 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Jonah is more popular in the US (#126) than in the UK (#145). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Jonah include: Jonah Falcon — Jonah Adam Cardeli Falcon is an American personality who came to international attention in 1999 because of his claim that he has the largest penis in the...; Jonah Shacknai — Jonah Shacknai is an American pharmaceutical executive.; Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole — Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole was a prince of the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi until it was overthrown by a coalition of American and European businessmen in 1893..
Jonah appears in the US top 500 at #126 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
365
UK babies named Jonah (2024)
~0.0
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Jonah
Likely around 1 other Jonah in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Jonah Adam Cardeli Falcon is an American personality who came to international attention in 1999 because of his claim that he has the largest penis in the world, which he claims is 13.5 inches (34 cm) long when erect; Falcon has not authorized or permitted independent verification of this figure. In the years since Falcon's original fame, there are more credible contenders for the unofficial title of "world's biggest penis": Matt Barr (whose 14.4 inches (37 cm) is the current world record largest penis to be medically verified) and Roberto Cabrera (though the latter was shown to be largely foreskin).
Jonah Shacknai is an American pharmaceutical executive. He was the founder of Illustris Pharmaceuticals and was the founder, chairman and CEO of Medicis Pharmaceutical Corporation.
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