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Yonis
♂ Boy
Pronounced YOH-nis /ˈjoʊ.nɪs/Medium
Meaning: The Somali form of Yunus (Jonah) — from the Hebrew Yonah, 'a dove'Low
In 30 seconds: A dove: Yonis is the Somali form of Yunus/Jonah. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'YOH-nis').
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MeaningThe Somali form of Yunus (Jonah) — from the Hebrew Yonah, 'a dove'
U.S. rank (2025)#8889 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 425
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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
Yonis is the Somali form of Yunus (Jonah) — from the Hebrew Yonah, 'a dove'. A crisp, classic name (said 'YOH-nis').
In the U.S. it appears in Somali families. Rare, a-dove at the root, and crisp.
Did you know? Yonis is the Somali form of Yunus (Jonah) — 'a dove' (from the Hebrew Yonah) — a crisp, classic name (said 'YOH-nis').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Yonis — Somali form of Yunus
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Yonis mean?
Yonis is the Somali form of Yunus (Jonah) — 'a dove'.
How do you pronounce Yonis?
It's said YOH-nis /ˈjoʊ.nɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Yonis a boy or girl name?
Yonis is a boy's name.
How popular is Yonis?
Yonis is a very rare name in the U.S.