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Yoni

♂ Boy

Pronounced YOH-nee /ˈjoʊ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew pet form of Yonatan (Jonathan) — 'Yahweh has given; a gift of God'Medium

In 30 seconds: A gift of Yahweh: Yoni pets Yonatan (Jonathan) — 'a gift of God'. Friendly, biblical, and warm (said 'YOH-nee').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA Hebrew pet form of Yonatan (Jonathan) — 'Yahweh has given; a gift of God'
U.S. rank (2024)#6156 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 774

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519812024

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

Yoni is a Hebrew pet form of Yonatan — the Hebrew Jonathan, 'Yahweh has given; a gift of God' (Yah, 'God', plus natan, 'he gave'). A warm, friendly, everyday Hebrew nickname-name (said 'YOH-nee'; the full name is Yonatan).

In the U.S. and Israel it appears in Jewish families. Rare as a formal name, a-gift-of-Yahweh at the root, and friendly.

Did you know? Jonathan comes from the Hebrew Yonatan, 'Yahweh has given; a gift of God' — Yoni is its warm, friendly Hebrew pet form (said 'YOH-nee').
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name — Yonatan — root etymology

Variations

YonatanJonathanYony

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Yonatan— the full name
Jonathan— the English form
Yonah— a sound-neighbor Yon- Hebrew boys' name
Dani— shares the -ni ending
Yianni— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yoni mean?

Yoni pets Yonatan (Jonathan) — Hebrew 'Yahweh has given; a gift of God'.

How do you pronounce Yoni?

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

Is Yoni a boy or girl name?

Yoni is a boy's name.

How popular is Yoni?

Yoni is a rare name in the U.S.

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