Jonatha Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjoh-NAH-tha / /dʒəˈnɑːθə/Hebrew; English
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; English: variant of Jonathan
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Jonatha is derived from the Hebrew name Jonathan, which means 'God has given.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name has biblical roots, being associated with Jonathan, the son of King Saul and a close friend of David. Over time, Jonatha has emerged as a variant, reflecting modern naming trends.
Trend Summary
The name Jonatha is relatively uncommon in the U.S. and has not shown significant popularity trends.
Similar Names
Variants
- Jonathan
- Jonathon
International Variants
- Jonatán (Spanish)
- Jonas (Latin)
- Yonatan (Hebrew)
Famous people named Jonatha
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jonatha was first seen in the United States in 1962. Jonatha has ranked as high as #1133 nationally, which occurred in 1986, and has been most popular in California, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Jonatha has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jonatha (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1978 | 15 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 14 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 21 |
| 1983 | 24 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 21 |
| 1986 | 33 |
| 1987 | 22 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 23 |
| 1990 | 6 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 5 |