Johanna
Johanna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /d͡ʒəʊˈænə/ · /d͡ʒəʊˈhænə/
Meaning and origin of Johanna
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin Johanna, variant of 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, Joanna, Joanne, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, Sheena, and Zhanna.
How popular is Johanna?
Since 1880, 54,247 girls and 129 boys in the U.S. have been named Johanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #180 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #3297 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #871 for girls, with 309 babies given the name.
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Johanna FAQ
What does the name Johanna mean?
A female given name from Latin. From Latin Johanna, variant of 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, Joanna, Joanne, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, Sheena, and Zhanna.
What is the origin of the name Johanna?
Johanna is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Johanna?
Since 1880, 54,247 girls and 129 boys in the U.S. have been named Johanna (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #180 in 1883. Its highest rank for boys was #3297 in 1985. In 2025 it ranked #871 for girls, with 309 babies given the name.
Is Johanna a boy or girl name?
Johanna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 54,247 girls and 129 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.