Joanna
Joanna first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1984, when 3,332 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 997.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Joanna popular?
Steady Joanna has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1984.
| 2020s | 6,139 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 11,409 | |
| 2000s | 12,970 | |
| 1990s | 16,287 | |
| 1980s | 22,216 | |
| 1970s | 15,281 | |
| 1960s | 9,196 | |
| 1950s | 5,151 | |
| 1940s | 4,709 | |
| 1930s | 3,914 | |
| 1920s | 2,233 | |
| 1910s | 1,186 | |
| 1900s | 391 | |
| 1890s | 389 | |
| 1880s | 290 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Joanna mean?
From Greek Ioanna, the feminine of Ioannes (John), ultimately from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' A New Testament name and a John-root grace name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joanna mean?
Joanna means God is gracious. From Greek Ioanna, the feminine of Ioannes (John), ultimately from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' A New Testament name and a John-root grace name.
What is the origin of the name Joanna?
Joanna is of hebrew origin.
How do you pronounce Joanna?
Joanna is pronounced “joh-AN-uh.”
Is Joanna a boy or a girl name?
Joanna is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Joanna a popular name right now?
Joanna has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1984.
How popular is the name Joanna?
In 2025, Joanna ranked #306 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Joanna most popular?
Joanna was most popular in 1984, when about 3,332 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Joanna?
Names similar to Joanna include Josie, Eliza, Delilah, Naomi, Miriam.
What names go well with Joanna?
hebrew names that pair well with Joanna include James, Michael, John, David, Mary.