Vanna
Vanna: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Vanna
- A female given name from the Slavic languages.
Etymology
From Slavic Vanna, from Ivana (Ѝвана) and Ivanna (Ива́нна), ultimately 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 Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, and Sinead.
How popular is Vanna?
Since 1880, 2,009 girls and 59 boys in the U.S. have been named Vanna (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1240 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #3510 in 1987. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Vanna FAQ
What does the name Vanna mean?
A female given name from the Slavic languages. From Slavic Vanna, from Ivana (Ѝвана) and Ivanna (Ива́нна), ultimately 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 Ivanka, Jan, Janelle, Janet, Janey, Janine, Jeanette, Jeanie, Jeannette, Jeannine, Jen, Jenna, Jenny, Jessie, Jo, Jody, Juanita, Shanae, and Sinead.
What is the origin of the name Vanna?
Vanna is listed as a name of Slavic origin.
How popular is the name Vanna?
Since 1880, 2,009 girls and 59 boys in the U.S. have been named Vanna (97% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1240 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #3510 in 1987. In 2025, 58 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Vanna a boy or girl name?
Vanna is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,009 girls and 59 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.