Jonatha
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About Jonatha
Jonatha is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Jonathan, which comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'gift of God' or 'God has given.' This uncommon variation removes the final 'n' from the traditional spelling. Jonathan itself has been popular across many Western cultures due to its biblical associations with King David's loyal friend. Jonatha maintains these positive connotations while offering a slightly different sound. The name has a gentle yet masculine quality, ending with a vowel sound that's less common in English masculine names. Jonatha remains extremely rare in usage, making it an option for parents seeking a distinctive twist on a familiar biblical name.
Jonatha is also given to girls.
Pronounced jo-NATH-uh.
As of October 2026, Jonatha ranked #9723 for boys in US births in 1996 and #6142 for girls in US births in 1954 SSA, peaked at #1861 for boys in 1986 and #3531 for girls in 1946.
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Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |