Joanna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Joanna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Joanna?
Joanna is spelled J-O-A-N-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Joanna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Joanna is commonly understood to mean “God is gracious,” deriving from the Hebrew name Yochanan.
- Origin
- Joanna is commonly associated with Hebrew origin through the name Yochanan, which was adapted into Greek and Latin forms before becoming used in…
- Pronunciation
- jo-AN-uh · 3 syllables
Joanna Popularity in 2025
Rank#306
Recorded Births997
- Girls usage rose 23 places to #306 and recorded 52 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Joanna Mean?
Joanna is commonly understood to mean “God is gracious,” deriving from the Hebrew name Yochanan.
Origin: Joanna is commonly associated with Hebrew origin through the name Yochanan, which was adapted into Greek and Latin forms before becoming used in English-speaking cultures.
How Do You Pronounce Joanna?
Pronunciationjo-AN-uh
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Joanna?
- History
- The name Joanna has historical presence in religious texts and appears in the New Testament as a follower of Jesus.
Joanna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2004 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 997 | #306 |
| 2024 | Girls | 945 | #329 |
| 2023 | Girls | 918 | #339 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,002 | #321 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,101 | #290 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,176 | #256 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,281 | #254 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,454 | #213 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,352 | #234 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,274 | #247 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,065 | #305 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,022 | #324 |
| 2014 | Boys | 5 | #12,108 |
| 2013 | Girls | 945 | #342 |
| 2012 | Girls | 974 | #323 |
| 2011 | Girls | 976 | #323 |
| 2010 | Girls | 1,066 | #305 |
| 2009 | Girls | 1,106 | #301 |
| 2009 | Boys | 5 | #12,491 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,194 | #283 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,392 | #252 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,289 | #256 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,167 | #284 |
| 2004 | Girls | 1,280 | #251 |
When Was Joanna Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1984 · Girls
3,332 recorded births
National rank #88
1985 · Girls
2,772 recorded births
National rank #99
1990 · Girls
2,230 recorded births
National rank #138
1986 · Girls
2,227 recorded births
National rank #126
Where Joanna Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #92 | 8 |
| DE | #167 | 5 |
| NE | #200 | 11 |
| OH | #217 | 53 |
| VA | #224 | 36 |
| SD | #233 | 5 |
| WA | #239 | 30 |
| OR | #243 | 15 |