Joanna

Rank 321st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Joanna was 321st most popular baby name for girls and 666th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 996 babies were named Joanna in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,378 babies in the United States were named Joanna. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Joanna is around 37 to 38 years old.

The name "Joanna" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Joanna include Jo, Jojo and Anna.

Joanna Meaning & Origin

Joanna is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is gracious", suggesting a strong sense of spirituality and divine favor.

The name Joanna is described as elegant, loyal and compassionate.

Pronunciation

Joanna is pronounced joh-ahn-nah in English. The name Joanna has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Joanna

  • The name Joanna has been borne by several notable people throughout history, including queens, saints, and characters in literature and popular culture. One fun fact is that Joanna is the name of the very first female character in the video game series, "Perfect Dark."

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Geography

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