Yona
Every Yona since 1924 — 823 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Yona
Yona is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #6,131 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1924, 823 American babies have been named Yona — about 59% boys and 41% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2024, when 47 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Yona stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Yona year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | #6,537 | 15 | #6,131 |
| 2024 | 16 | #7,240 | 31 | #3,688 |
| 2023 | 9 | #11,133 | 26 | #4,214 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,967 | 22 | #4,696 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,961 | 21 | #4,773 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6,910 | 19 | #5,035 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,710 | 16 | #5,804 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,788 | 20 | #4,914 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,913 | 27 | #3,987 |
| 2016 | 7 | #14,282 | 17 | #5,552 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,811 | 8 | #9,540 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,974 | 17 | #5,477 |
| 2013 | — | — | 16 | #5,649 |
| 2012 | — | — | 28 | #3,801 |
| 2011 | 5 | #19,503 | 18 | #5,196 |
| 2010 | 6 | #16,924 | 18 | #5,242 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,405 | 14 | #6,422 |
| 2008 | 5 | #20,400 | 12 | #7,171 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,604 | 16 | #5,654 |
| 2006 | 10 | #11,393 | 10 | #7,980 |
| 2005 | 6 | #16,413 | 14 | #5,868 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,744 | 11 | #6,959 |
| 2003 | — | — | 10 | #7,233 |
| 2002 | — | — | 9 | #7,626 |
| 2001 | 7 | #13,484 | 11 | #6,435 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,998 | 6 | #10,323 |
| 1995 | 7 | #11,768 | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | 5 | #12,484 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #10,383 | — | — |
| 1975 | 5 | #10,602 | — | — |
| 1970 | 7 | #7,066 | — | — |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,531 | — | — |
| 1960 | 6 | #6,381 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Yona in 2025?
Yona ranked #6,131 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Yona?
823 babies have been named Yona in the United States since 1924, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Yona most popular?
Yona peaked in 2024, when 47 newborns received the name.
Is Yona a boy or girl name?
Yona is used for both: about 41% of babies named Yona have been girls and 59% boys.
Is the name Yona rising or falling?
Yona is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.