Pronounced joh-NAY, Jonai carries a gentle strength that feels both timeless and fresh. Rooted in the Hebrew word for “dove,” it evokes peace, hope and the kind of quiet resilience that turns small moments into lasting memories. Though you’ll meet only five to sixteen little Jonais each year—she’s hovered around the 800-900 mark on U.S. name charts since the late ’80s—her rarity is exactly what makes her shine, like a lone wildflower in a field of daisies. Parents who choose Jonai imagine a daughter with a free spirit and a warm heart, one who drops ripples of kindness wherever she goes. In a world full of familiar favorites, Jonai is that unexpected warm breeze that turns heads, invites smiles and quietly reminds everyone that magic often blooms in the most unassuming places.