unisex name
Junah
JOO-nuh (English)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 125
Junah is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 18% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2024 it was given to 8 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 2020, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 2001.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Junah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 43 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 33 |
How Popular Is Junah?
In 2024, Junah was given to 8 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 Junah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Junah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Junah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Junah
- English JOO-nuh
Sibling Names for Junah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Junah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Junah
How popular is the name Junah?
In 2024, Junah was given to 8 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 Junah a girl's or a boy's name?
Junah is used for both girls and boys. About 18% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Junah?
Junah has 2 syllables.
When was Junah most popular?
Junah peaked in 2020, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.