Joanna
Joanna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/
Meaning and origin of Joanna
- A female given name from Latin [in turn from Hebrew].
Etymology
From Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
How popular is Joanna?
Since 1880, 111,761 girls and 306 boys in the U.S. have been named Joanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #88 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2325 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #306 for girls, with 997 babies given the name.
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Joanna FAQ
What does the name Joanna mean?
A female given name from Latin [in turn from Hebrew]. From Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek Ἰωάννα (Iōánna), from Hebrew יוֹחָנָה (Yôḥānāh, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of יְהוֹחָנָן (Yəhōḥānān) which produced John and its many doublets. Doublet of Ivana, Jana, Jane, Janice, Janis, Jean, Jeanne, Jen, Joan, Joanne, Johanna, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, and Sheena.
What is the origin of the name Joanna?
Joanna is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Joanna?
Since 1880, 111,761 girls and 306 boys in the U.S. have been named Joanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #88 in 1984. Its highest rank for boys was #2325 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #306 for girls, with 997 babies given the name.
Is Joanna a boy or girl name?
Joanna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 111,761 girls and 306 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.