girl's name
Joniah
joh-NY-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 137
Joniah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2003, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1999.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Joniah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 72 |
| 2010s | 55 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Joniah?
In 2024, Joniah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Joniah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joniah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joniah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joniah
- English joh-NY-uh
Sibling Names for Joniah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joniah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joniah
How popular is the name Joniah?
In 2024, Joniah was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Joniah a girl's or a boy's name?
Joniah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joniah?
Joniah has 3 syllables.
When was Joniah most popular?
Joniah peaked in 2003, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.