Jovana Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationyo-VAH-nah / /joˈvɑːnə/Slavic; Latin
Meaning
Slavic: God is gracious; Latin: youthful
Historical & Cultural Background
Jovana is a feminine form of the name Jovan, which is derived from the Slavic version of John. It is commonly used in various Slavic countries, particularly in Serbia and Croatia. The name has gained popularity in recent years, reflecting a trend towards traditional names with cultural significance.
Trend Summary
Jovana has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Yovana
- Jovanna
International Variants
- Giovanna (Italian)
- Ivana (Czech)
- Joanna (English)
- Yovanna (Spanish)
Famous people named Jovana
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Fictional characters named Jovana
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Jovana was first seen in the United States in 1975. Jovana has ranked as high as #1114 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Illinois, and Arizona. In the past 5 years the name Jovana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Jovana (2020)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 17 |
| 1977 | 17 |
| 1978 | 26 |
| 1979 | 26 |
| 1980 | 41 |
| 1981 | 32 |
| 1982 | 24 |
| 1983 | 34 |
| 1984 | 27 |
| 1985 | 20 |
| 1986 | 26 |
| 1987 | 30 |
| 1988 | 22 |
| 1989 | 31 |
| 1990 | 59 |
| 1991 | 53 |
| 1992 | 65 |
| 1993 | 112 |
| 1994 | 58 |
| 1995 | 55 |
| 1996 | 41 |
| 1997 | 44 |
| 1998 | 62 |
| 1999 | 39 |
| 2000 | 59 |
| 2001 | 185 |
| 2002 | 76 |
| 2003 | 78 |
| 2004 | 72 |
| 2005 | 64 |
| 2006 | 53 |
| 2007 | 45 |
| 2008 | 44 |
| 2009 | 44 |
| 2010 | 48 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 31 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 20 |
| 2016 | 17 |
| 2017 | 21 |
| 2018 | 22 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2020 | 22 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 23 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2024 | 19 |