Holding steady.
Popularity of Jonasia since 1996
Babies named Jonasia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 32 |
| 2000s | 149 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Jonasia is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1996. It likely combines the familiar biblical name Jonah with the soft, feminine suffix -asia, a pattern seen in names like Anastasia. The name saw its peak popularity in 2001, though exact rankings are unavailable due to its rarity. Since then, usage has remained stable but extremely low, with fewer than five births per year in recent years. Despite its low frequency, Jonasia shares a stylistic kinship with other modern compound names like Jalasia and Jamarion, reflecting a broader trend of creating unique names by blending traditional roots with fashionable endings. No top states for the name have been recorded, as it has never been common enough to register in state-level data.
Jonasia is a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1996. It appears to be a blend of the biblical name Jonah (or John) with the fashionable suffix -asia, seen in names like Anastasia. The name has seen sporadic use, with its peak popularity in 2001, and remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jojo, Nia, Asia, Jona
Sibling names for Jonasia
Names that share Jonasia's style, for a brother or sister.
