Johanna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced joh-AN-uh · 3 syllables
Johanna means “God is gracious”, from Latin and Greek and Hebrew.
From Latin Johanna, variant of 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, Joanna, Joanne, Juana, Shavonne, Sian, Siobhan, Shane, Shaun, Shauna, Sheena, and Zhanna.
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Latin, Greek, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- joh-AN-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #869
- US babies a year
- about 354 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1890
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is Johanna?
Johanna was the #869 name in the US in 2025, given to 309 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #869 |
| Ireland | #690 |
| France | #518 |
| Norway | #137 |
How old are people named Johanna?
Half of US adults named Johanna are older than 42; most are between 20 and 78. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Johanna
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Johanna have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like Johanna
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Johanna
What does the name Johanna mean?
Johanna means “God is gracious”. It comes from Latin and Greek and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Johanna?
Johanna is pronounced joh-AN-uh.
How popular is the name Johanna?
Johanna was the #869 name in the US in 2025, given to 309 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 39% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1890.
How old are people named Johanna?
Half of US adults named Johanna are older than 42. Most are between 20 and 78.