Yona
3 countries#1531 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yona was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
2,031 births recorded 1970–2022 · currently #1531 · peaked in 2005 with 129 births
Most common in: Paris, Bouches-du-Rhône, Val-de-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Nord
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
823 births recorded 1924–2025 · currently #5861 · peaked in 2024 with 47 births
Most common in: New York, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
39 births recorded 2002–2021 · currently #3990 · peaked in 2008 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
39 births recorded 2002–2021 · peaked in 2008 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Yona’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #513 | — |
| 2004 | #443 | ↑70 |
| 2005 | #444 | ↓1 |
| 2006 | #483 | ↓39 |
| 2007 | #611 | ↓128 |
| 2008 | #570 | ↑41 |
| 2009 | #630 | ↓60 |
| 2010 | #694 | ↓64 |
| 2011 | #881 | ↓187 |
| 2012 | #948 | ↓67 |
| 2013 | #958 | ↓10 |
| 2014 | #1171 | ↓213 |
| 2015 | #1273 | ↓102 |
| 2016 | #1318 | ↓45 |
| 2017 | #1386 | ↓68 |
| 2018 | #1631 | ↓245 |
| 2019 | #1227 | ↑404 |
| 2020 | #1393 | ↓166 |
| 2021 | #1301 | ↑92 |
| 2022 | #1531 | ↓230 |
Frequently asked questions about Yona
Is Yona a popular name?
Yes — Yona currently ranks #1531 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Yona more common for boys or girls?
Yona is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Yona most popular?
Yona peaked in 2005 in France, with 129 recorded births that year.
Is Yona rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Yona’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1964 in 1970 to #1531 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Yona?
At least 2,893 babies have been recorded with the name Yona across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Yona popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yona appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.