Yona
יונה
Meaning of the Name
1. Pigeon, Dove. 2. Biblical figure. 3. Columba - Constellation of stars in the southern hemisphere.
Boy/girl ratio
Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).
Name popularity
Based on CBS data for people born 1949–2024 (details below).
How many people in Israel are named Yona?
According to Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics, 4,852 people born in 1949–2024 are registered today with the name Yona (2,414 boys and 2,438 girls).
In 2024, 51 babies were named Yona.
The name's most popular year: 1950 (246).
| Year | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | 7 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1–4 |
| 2022 | 45 | 9 |
| 2021 | 41 | 10–13 |
| 2020 | 36 | 1–4 |
Births per year
2024: Boys 44 · Girls 7 - Hover over (or tap) a bar to see the numbers.
| Group | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish | 2,414 | 2,425 |
| Muslim | 0 | 8 |
| Druze | 0 | 5 |
Full table by year
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 44 | 7 | 51 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1–4 | 29–32 |
| 2022 | 45 | 9 | 54 |
| 2021 | 41 | 10–13 | 51–54 |
| 2020 | 36 | 1–4 | 37–40 |
| 2019 | 32 | 10 | 42 |
| 2018 | 25 | 7 | 32 |
| 2017 | 29 | 5 | 34 |
| 2016 | 31 | 5 | 36 |
| 2015 | 27 | 7–10 | 34–37 |
| 2014 | 38 | 5 | 43 |
| 2013 | 33 | 11 | 44 |
| 2012 | 36 | 1–4 | 37–40 |
| 2011 | 36 | 8 | 44 |
| 2010 | 35 | 11 | 46 |
| 2009 | 34 | 5 | 39 |
| 2008 | 30 | 14 | 44 |
| 2007 | 37 | 9 | 46 |
| 2006 | 37 | 11 | 48 |
| 2005 | 31 | 7 | 38 |
| 2004 | 24 | 18 | 42 |
| 2003 | 43 | 25 | 68 |
| 2002 | 17 | 18 | 35 |
| 2001 | 34 | 19 | 53 |
| 2000 | 30 | 14 | 44 |
| 1999 | 28 | 10 | 38 |
| 1998 | 36 | 14 | 50 |
| 1997 | 29 | 12 | 41 |
| 1996 | 35 | 12 | 47 |
| 1995 | 28 | 17 | 45 |
| 1994 | 28 | 15 | 43 |
| 1993 | 28 | 10 | 38 |
| 1992 | 28 | 14–17 | 42–45 |
| 1991 | 31 | 14–17 | 45–48 |
| 1990 | 23 | 10 | 33 |
| 1989 | 28 | 16 | 44 |
| 1988 | 32 | 16 | 48 |
| 1987 | 25 | 9 | 34 |
| 1986 | 21 | 15 | 36 |
| 1985 | 19 | 20 | 39 |
| 1984 | 32 | 12 | 44 |
| 1983 | 32 | 23 | 55 |
| 1982 | 28 | 9 | 37 |
| 1981 | 28 | 16 | 44 |
| 1980 | 25 | 19 | 44 |
| 1979 | 18 | 9 | 27 |
| 1978 | 21 | 21–24 | 42–45 |
| 1977 | 18 | 8 | 26 |
| 1976 | 25 | 16 | 41 |
| 1975 | 22 | 15 | 37 |
| 1974 | 20 | 20–23 | 40–43 |
| 1973 | 16 | 23–26 | 39–42 |
| 1972 | 20 | 12 | 32 |
| 1971 | 25 | 20–23 | 45–48 |
| 1970 | 31 | 13 | 44 |
| 1969 | 29 | 24 | 53 |
| 1968 | 23 | 20 | 43 |
| 1967 | 22 | 18–21 | 40–43 |
| 1966 | 31 | 27 | 58 |
| 1965 | 32 | 38 | 70 |
| 1964 | 15 | 41 | 56 |
| 1963 | 25 | 42–45 | 67–70 |
| 1962 | 34 | 41 | 75 |
| 1961 | 22 | 59 | 81 |
| 1960 | 32 | 44 | 76 |
| 1959 | 29 | 50 | 79 |
| 1958 | 35 | 57 | 92 |
| 1957 | 33 | 64 | 97 |
| 1956 | 36 | 102 | 138 |
| 1955 | 51 | 89 | 140 |
| 1954 | 48 | 107 | 155 |
| 1953 | 60 | 123 | 183 |
| 1952 | 39 | 152 | 191 |
| 1951 | 42 | 165 | 207 |
| 1950 | 60 | 186 | 246 |
| 1949 | 52 | 163 | 215 |
"1–4": when fewer than 5 children got the name in a year, CBS does not publish the exact number, to protect privacy - so some sums are shown as a range.
The data covers Jews, Muslims, Arab Christians and Druze only, and counts the first given name only. CBS merged spelling variants of a name into its most common spelling, and the data refers to people's current name (after name changes).
Source of the numbers: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics, "השמות הנוכחיים של ילידי 1949-2024 לפי מין וקבוצת אוכלוסייה", retrieved 22 October 2026. The data is shown as is. Source file · Terms of use
Only the numbers and years in this section come from CBS data. The meaning, origin, gematria, numerology, translation and everything else on this page are the site's own, not CBS's.
Numerology traits (value 8)
Represents decent people with a sense of justice, lovers of justice and honesty, philanthropists and believe in equality. Practical, Like home but also work. A little shy, with lots of energy. Their negative side is the need to prove themselves. Afraid of failure and will do everything to succeed, May be overly ambitious.
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Questions and answers about the name Yona
What does the name Yona mean in Hebrew?
The meaning of the name Yona: 1. Pigeon, Dove. 2. Biblical figure. 3. Columba - Constellation of stars in the southern hemisphere.
What is the origin of the name Yona?
The name Yona is from the Bible.
Is Yona a boy's name or a girl's name?
Yona is a unisex name, used for both boys and girls.
How do you write Yona in Hebrew?
Yona is written יונה in Hebrew.
What is the gematria of the name Yona?
The gematria (numerical) value of the name Yona is 71.
What is the numerology number of the name Yona?
The numerology number of the name Yona is 8. Honesty, striving for success and strength.