Declining since 1999, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Jonae since 1965
Babies named Jonae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 94 |
| 1990s | 408 |
| 2000s | 398 |
| 2010s | 187 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Jonae is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1965, during an era when creative name blends were becoming popular, especially in African American communities. Its peak year was 1999, when it ranked among the more distinctive choices for girls, and since then its usage has fallen. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th overall, with about 1 in 267,878 newborns given the name, reflecting its continued but infrequent use. The name has no documented top states, suggesting it remains widely scattered rather than concentrated regionally.
Jonae is a modern invented name, formed from the popular Jo- prefix (as in Joanna or Josephine) and the fashionable -nae suffix (seen in names like Janae and Shanae). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1965, during a period when this type of blend name was gaining popularity, particularly in African American communities. The name does not have a traditional etymological root or historical usage outside of this modern coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Nae, Joni
Variants: Jonay, Jonaeh
Sibling names for Jonae
Names that share Jonae's style, for a brother or sister.
