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Joanna

female

Meaning

"God Is Gracious"

A Greek and Latin transmission of a Hebrew theophoric name, it appears in biblical texts and sustained European usage.

Biblical

Popularity History of Joanna

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#329Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#329

Joanna was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+10

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Joanna Nicknames

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

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Anna

AN-uh

“Grace; Favor”

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uh-MAN-duh

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Angela

AN-juh-luh

“Messenger; Angel”

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Andrea

“Manly, Courageous”

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AB-ih-gayl

“My Father Is Joy”

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Amber

“Amber Resin”

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Baby Name Lists That Include Joanna

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Quick Facts

OriginHebrew, Greek, English
Syllables2
Length6 letters

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