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Jhonas

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOH-nahs /ˈjoʊ.nɑs/Medium

Meaning: Jhonas reads as a Latino phonetic spelling of Jonas, from the Hebrew Yonah (Jonah), 'dove.' The Jh- styling is contemporary; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle two-beat name: Jhonas is a Latino spelling of Jonas, Hebrew 'dove' (said 'YOH-nahs'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningJhonas reads as a Latino phonetic spelling of Jonas, from the Hebrew Yonah (Jonah), 'dove.' The Jh- styling is contemporary; routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11534 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920032024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name, Jhonas reads as a Latino phonetic spelling of Jonas, from the Hebrew Yonah (Jonah), 'dove.' Jonas has long roots across many cultures, and this Jh- variant is a warm modern form; its exact spelling-route is uncertain, which we note (said 'YOH-nahs').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and rooted.

Did you know? Jhonas is a phonetic Latino spelling of Jonas - from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove,' the prophet Jonah. The stylish Jh- is modern; the routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'YOH-nahs').
Overall data confidence 42%
References - Jhonas — Latino spelling of Jonas; Hebrew 'dove'; routes uncertain

Variations

JonasJhonásYonas

Nicknames

JhoNas

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If you like Jhonas…

Jonas— the base name Jhonas respells
Yonas— a like Y-/Jh- Jonas form
Jhon— a like Latino Jh- spelling
Tobias— a like biblical -as ending pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jhonas mean?

Jhonas is a Latino spelling of Jonas, from the Hebrew Yonah, 'dove'; the spelling-route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Jhonas?

It's said YOH-nahs /ˈjoʊ.nɑs/ - two syllables, stress on the first, with a soft Spanish J.

Is Jhonas a boy or girl name?

Here Jhonas is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Jhonas?

Jhonas is a rare name for boys in the U.S., while Jonas is more common.

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