Ioanna

Q: What is the origin of Ioanna?

Ioanna is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Ioanna a girl name?

Ioanna is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

Greek form of Joanna, from Hebrew Yohanan, expressing the meaning that God is gracious.

Themes:joannagreekbiblical

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Popularity History of Ioanna

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#8113Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Ioanna did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Ioanna Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Ioanna.

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anny

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ioan

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ioay

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nnay

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Baby Name Lists That Include Ioanna

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Ioanna mean?

Ioanna means "God Is Gracious". Greek form of Joanna, from Hebrew Yohanan, expressing the meaning that God is gracious.

What is the origin of Ioanna?

Ioanna is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Ioanna?

According to the latest SSA data, Ioanna is currently ranked #8113 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Ioanna a girl name?

Ioanna is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Ioanna?

Popular nicknames for Ioanna include anna, anny, io, ioan, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Ioanna?

There are many names similar to Ioanna in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Hebrew

Syllables2

Length6 letters

US Rank#8113

Trend→ Stable

Starts withI

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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