Ioanna

Ioanna is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “God is gracious.” In 2024 it was given to 13 girls in the United States.

Ioanna at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“God is gracious”
Also spelled
John

About the name Ioanna

Ioanna belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “God is gracious” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page. It travels in a few spellings: John.

In the United States, Ioanna first appears in Social Security records in 1972. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4333 in 1978, and in 2024 13 babies received the name — 572 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ioanna in US records

First recorded (US)
1972
Best US rank
#4333 in 1978
Peak year
2016
Babies named Ioanna in 2024
13
Total since 1880
572

Spellings & short forms

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ioanna mean?

Ioanna means “God is gracious” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ioanna a boy or girl name?

Ioanna is a girl name. In 2024, 13 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ioanna?

Ioanna comes from the Greek tradition. It is also spelled John.

How popular is the name Ioanna?

Ioanna first appears in US records in 1972. Its best-ever ranking was #4333 in 1978, and 13 babies were given the name in 2024.

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