Yoni
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Yoni is a Hebrew name meaning “gift of God”. It is a rare name, overwhelmingly used for boys, with 98.23% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Yoni
Yoni is a fascinating name with dual origins and distinct meanings. In Hebrew, Yoni is a popular diminutive or short form of the name Yonatan (Jonathan), which means "God has given" or "gift of God." This gives it a blessed and benevolent connotation. In Sanskrit, particularly within Hinduism (Indian) and spiritual contexts, Yoni refers to the "vagina," "womb," or the "sacred space" of creation. It symbolizes the divine feminine creative power, fertility, and the source of life. Depending on its cultural context, Yoni can therefore represent either a divine gift or the ultimate creative force.
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Gender Usage of the Name Yoni
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Yoni is overwhelmingly used as a name for boys. Approximately 98.23% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Yoni
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Yoni is listed under Rare Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity varies considerably across the available regional markets, with the strongest usage in Canada.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Rare | 1 in every 2.01M births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.12M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 331K births |
| Australia | Extremely-Rare | 1 in every 55.6M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Yoni ranked #5,934 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #5,271 in 2024 — a drop of 663 places. Yoni is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,131 in 1988. Its lowest recorded position was #9,654 in 2018. Over the last 9 years (2016–2025) the name fell -59 places (from #5,875 to #5,934).
Characteristics of the Name Yoni
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- Y — Boy Names Starting with Y
- Ends with
- i — Boy Names Ending in “i”
Middle Names For Yoni
Middle names used with YoniMethodology
Yoni is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Yoni Michael · Yoni Puebla · Yoni Wilfredo · Yoni Josue · Yoni AlexView all 8 boy middle names.
Middle name suggestions for YoniMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Yoni is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “d”.
Examples: Yoni Daniel · Yoni Donald · Yoni Dennis · Yoni Dillon · Yoni Dallas. View all 271 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Yoni
Sound Like Yoni Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yan · Yann · Yoan · View all 29 names
Spelled Like Yoni Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Yonni · Yonis · Yani · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Eugene · Yusuf · Ewan · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Yoni Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Anthony · Timothy · Jeffrey · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Robert · Michael · William · View all Top 100 names
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How to Spell Yoni in ASL
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