Joanna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced joh-AN-uh · 3 syllables
Joanna means “God is gracious”, from Latin and Greek and Hebrew.
From Latin Joanna, from Koine Greek (Ioanna), from Hebrew (Yohanah, literally “God is gracious”), the feminized form of (Y hohanan) 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.
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Latin, Greek, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- joh-AN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #306
- US babies a year
- about 993 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1980
- Style
- Biblical, Classic
How popular is Joanna?
Joanna was the #306 name in the US in 2025, given to 997 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1980.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #306 |
| England & Wales | #478 |
| Scotland | #471 |
| Ireland | #352 |
| France | #753 |
| Norway | #490 |
| Canada | #371 |
| Australia | #432 |
How old are people named Joanna?
Half of US adults named Joanna are older than 42; most are between 21 and 73. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Joanna
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Joanna have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Joanna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about Joanna
What does the name Joanna mean?
Joanna means “God is gracious”. It comes from Latin and Greek and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Joanna?
Joanna is pronounced joh-AN-uh.
How popular is the name Joanna?
Joanna was the #306 name in the US in 2025, given to 997 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1980.
How old are people named Joanna?
Half of US adults named Joanna are older than 42. Most are between 21 and 73.