Joanna — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Joanna

Joanna is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “God is gracious.” In 2024 it was given to 942 girls in the United States.

Joanna at a glance

Gender: Girl name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · Greek
Meaning: “God is gracious”
Pronunciation: /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/
Also spelled: John

About the name Joanna

Joanna belongs to the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. Its meaning — “God is gracious” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical 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, Joanna first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #88 in 1984, and in 2024 942 babies received the name — 110,756 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Joanna in US records

First recorded (US): 1880
Best US rank: #88 in 1984
Peak year: 1984
Babies named Joanna in 2024: 942
Total since 1880: 110,756

Spellings & short forms

John

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Joanna mean?

Joanna means “God is gracious” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Joanna a boy or girl name?

Joanna is a girl name. In 2024, 942 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Joanna?

Joanna comes from the Biblical & Christian and Greek tradition. It is also spelled John.

How popular is the name Joanna?

Joanna first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #88 in 1984, and 942 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Joanna?

Joanna is pronounced /ˌd͡ʒoʊˈænə/ (IPA).

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