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Jhony

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAH-nee /ˈdʒɑ.ni/High

Meaning: A spelling of Johnny — a pet form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Jhony spells Johnny. Crisp, warm, and homey.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Johnny — a pet form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#4939 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719862025

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

Jhony is a spelling of Johnny — a pet form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A crisp, homey name (popular in Latin America; said 'JAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare in this spelling, God-is-gracious at the root, and homey.

Did you know? John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Jhony is a Latin-American spelling of Johnny, crisp and homey (said 'JAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Johnny — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JohnnyJoniJhonny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jhony mean?

Jhony spells Johnny — a pet form of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jhony?

It's said JAH-nee /ˈdʒɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jhony a boy or girl name?

Jhony is a boy's name.

How popular is Jhony?

Jhony is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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