Joana

Joana is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 68 girls in the United States.

Joana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Joana

Joana belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Joana first appears in Social Security records in 1896. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #698 in 2001, and in 2024 68 babies received the name — 7,877 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joana in US records

First recorded (US)
1896
Best US rank
#698 in 2001
Peak year
2001
Babies named Joana in 2024
68
Total since 1880
7,877

Joana in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#1160 in 2007
Babies named Joana in 2025
6
Total since 1996
329

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joana mean?

The meaning of Joana is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Joana a boy or girl name?

Joana is a girl name. In 2024, 68 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joana?

Joana comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Joana?

Joana first appears in US records in 1896. Its best-ever ranking was #698 in 2001, and 68 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.