Joana
Joana is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Joana is a feminine given name primarily used in Portuguese and Catalan-speaking contexts, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It is a cognate of Joan and Joanna, which entered Western European languages through Greek and Latin. In the United States, it serves as a moderately used alternative spelling to Joanna and Joan.
Popularity in the United States
7,944 babies in the United States have been named Joana since 1880. It ranks #1881 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1695.
States where it is most popular
- CA (47 %)
- TX (20.4 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
- FL (5.7 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 14 |
| 1920-1930 | 51 |
| 1930-1940 | 96 |
| 1940-1950 | 91 |
| 1950-1960 | 121 |
| 1960-1970 | 174 |
| 1970-1980 | 350 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,228 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,796 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,665 |
| 2010-2019 | 947 |
| 2020-2029 | 406 |
Famous people named Joana
- Joana Sanz: Model
Nicknames
Jo, Jojo
Fun facts
- Joana, Princess of Portugal, was a 15th-century royal who was beatified by the Catholic Church.
- Joana is the Portuguese and Catalan equivalent of the English names Joanna and Joan.