Joni

Joni is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 106 girls in the United States.

Joni at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Joni

Joni belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Joni first appears in Social Security records in 1930. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #204 in 1956, and in 2024 106 babies received the name — 28,702 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joni in US records

First recorded (US)
1930
Best US rank
#204 in 1956
Peak year
1956
Babies named Joni in 2024
106
Total since 1880
28,702

Joni in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#381 in 2025
Babies named Joni in 2025
111
Total since 1996
930

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joni mean?

The meaning of Joni is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Joni a boy or girl name?

Joni is a girl name. In 2024, 106 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joni?

Joni comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Joni?

Joni first appears in US records in 1930. Its best-ever ranking was #204 in 1956, and 106 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].