How Many People Are Named Yona?
Complete statistics for the name Yona: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Yona is a very rare male name, with only 770 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 428,696 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 83% of those named Yona being under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 19All 790 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2024Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Yona Through the Generations
Yona has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 47 births. The average age of people named Yona is 19, indicating its status as a newer-generation name. Among the 770 living Yonas, 655 are under 30, 116 are between 30 and 60, and only 19 are over 60, showcasing its youthfulness and modern appeal.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Yona's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Yona
How Many People Have the Name Yona?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 148 people in the United States currently share the name Yona. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Yona a Common or Rare Name?
Yona is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Yona Mean?
Yona means "creative variant of Yonah" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Yona in SSA data, approximately 60% are male and 40% are female.
When Was Yona Most Popular?
The name Yona reached peak popularity in 2024, with 47 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Yona?
Approximately 148 people named Yona live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 148. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,239,522 Americans.
Is Yona a rare name?
Yona is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,239,522 Americans has this name.
What does the name Yona mean?
Yona means "creative variant of Yonah" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Yona more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 60% of people named Yona are male and 40% are female.
When was Yona most popular?
Yona peaked in 2024 with 47 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.