Johna
Johna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Johna is a feminine form of John, originating from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It carries the traditional meaning of 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a relatively rare female given name with consistent, low-volume usage across decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,456 babies in the United States have been named Johna since 1880. It ranks #3564 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.8 %)
- TX (18.5 %)
- OH (12.1 %)
- OK (9.2 %)
- PA (7.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 17 |
| 1930-1940 | 64 |
| 1940-1950 | 121 |
| 1950-1960 | 233 |
| 1960-1970 | 633 |
| 1970-1980 | 466 |
| 1980-1990 | 381 |
| 1990-2000 | 293 |
| 2000-2010 | 194 |
| 2010-2019 | 49 |
| 2020-2029 | 5 |
Nicknames
Jo, Jonnie, Johnnie
Fun facts
- Johna developed as a direct feminine variant of John, alongside names like Joanne, Joanna, and Johnna.
- Over 2,400 girls have been named Johna in the United States since 1880.