Jonavan is a unique and distinct name of unknown origin, believed to have been created recently for its bearer. It is composed of two parts: "Jo" which is often associated with the name Joseph, and "navan", whose meaning and origin are unclear but could potentially be derived from various languages or names. This makes Jonavan a truly personalized moniker, reflecting the individuality and creativity of its creator. Pronounced as /ˈdʒoʊnəvən/, it follows the typical English stress pattern with emphasis on the first syllable.
The name Jonavan had a consistent number of births throughout the early to mid-90s with around 5-8 births per year. However, it saw a significant peak in popularity in 2005 with 18 births, followed by another high point in 2007 with 28 births. After this period, the number of births decreased and remained relatively low until 2017. Overall, there were a total of 241 Jonavans born between 1990 and 2017.