Hebrew: God is gracious; English: diminutive of Joan

Is Joni a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Joni is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #844 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Joni Unisex

Popularity: #906 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJOH-nee / /ˈdʒoʊni/

Hebrew; English

Meaning

Hebrew: God is gracious; English: diminutive of Jonathan

Historical & Cultural Background

Joni is often considered a diminutive form of the name Jonathan, which has Hebrew origins. It has been used as a standalone name in English-speaking countries. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in the United States. It is sometimes used for both boys and girls, though it is more commonly associated with females.

Trend Summary

Joni has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with a notable rise in the 1960s and 1970s.

Variants

Jonny
Jonie

International Variants

Joni (Finnish)
Joni (Italian)

Famous people named Joni

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Fictional characters named Joni

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Sibling Suggestions

Jonas Jordan Jared Jasper Jules

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Joni was first seen in the United States in 1942. Joni has ranked as high as #1404 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Joni has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Joni (2024)

State	Births	Share
OH	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1942	5
1951	5
1952	5
1953	9
1954	5
1956	8
1958	6
1959	6
1960	6
1962	5
1964	7
1965	9
1966	7
1967	8
1968	11
1969	6
1970	5
1971	6
1972	7
1973	9
1974	6
1975	13
1976	11
1977	5
1979	7
1980	12
1981	7
1982	7
1983	10
1984	6
1985	10
1986	6
1988	7
1990	8
1991	13
1992	11
1993	10
1994	16
1995	13
1996	9
1997	11
1998	11
1999	10
2000	11
2001	13
2002	13
2003	8
2004	18
2005	12
2006	8
2007	18
2008	14
2009	15
2010	7
2011	12
2012	14
2013	14
2014	12
2015	13
2016	19
2017	16
2018	13
2019	8
2020	13
2021	9
2022	7
2023	11
2024	18