Yoni
Yoni is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God has given.
Origin and history
Yoni is a Hebrew male name, most commonly used as a short form or diminutive of Jonathan (Yehonatan), meaning 'God has given'. In modern times, it is also used as an independent given name. It remains a relatively rare name in the United States, given to a modest number of boys each year.
Popularity in the United States
798 babies in the United States have been named Yoni since 1880. It ranks #3878 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1826.
States where it is most popular
- CA (77 %)
- FL (7.2 %)
- NC (5.3 %)
- NY (3.9 %)
- GA (3.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 51 |
| 1990-2000 | 163 |
| 2000-2010 | 299 |
| 2010-2019 | 184 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Famous people named Yoni
- Yoni Goodman: Animator, Illustrator
Fun facts
- Yoni originated as a familiar Hebrew nickname for Yehonatan (Jonathan) before gaining use as an independent standalone name.
- One of the most famous figures associated with the name in Israel was Yoni Netanyahu, commander of Operation Entebbe.