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Joni

Girl name · 203 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Joni: 203 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 14 births in 2025.

Joni is a feminine form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." It gained widespread popularity in the English-speaking world thanks to the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell, known for albums like *Blue* and *Court and Spark*. Another notable bearer is Joni Ernst, the first female combat veteran elected to the US Senate. While no major places are named directly after Joni, the name shares its root with countless place names worldwide derived from John, from St John's in Newfoundland to San Juan. In Finland, Joni is also a common masculine given name, often a variant of Joonas.