Juana
Juana is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Juana is the Spanish feminine form of John, originating from the Hebrew name Yohanan. It has been used for centuries throughout Spanish-speaking cultures and remains steadily used in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
18,793 babies in the United States have been named Juana since 1880. It ranks #1102 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1160.
States where it is most popular
- TX (43.3 %)
- CA (27.6 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- NY (4.8 %)
- IL (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 92 |
| 1890-1900 | 153 |
| 1900-1910 | 358 |
| 1910-1920 | 846 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,786 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,057 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,063 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,525 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,490 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,965 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,846 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,342 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,021 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,167 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,082 |
Famous people named Juana
- Juana Inés de la Cruz: Poet, Scholar
- Juana Molina: Singer, Songwriter
Nicknames
Juanita, Jani
Fun facts
- Juana was borne by several prominent Iberian monarchs, including Queen Juana I of Castile, often known as Juana la Loca.
- Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz was a renowned 17th-century Mexican scholar, poet, and pioneer of women's rights.