Jovanna Girl

Popularity: #927 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jo-VAH-nah /dʒoʊˈvɑːnə/

Origin: Latin; Italian

Meaning: Latin: God is gracious; Italian: youthful

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Jovanna is derived from the Latin name Iovanna, which itself is a feminine form of the name Iovius, meaning "of Jupiter" or "dedicated to Jupiter." Jupiter was the chief deity in Roman mythology, equivalent to the Greek god Zeus, and was associated with sky and thunder. The name has its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious," which was adapted into Greek as Ioanna and subsequently into Latin as Iohanna.

This linguistic evolution illustrates the name's journey through various cultures and languages before entering the English vernacular. Historically, the name Jovanna has been linked to several notable figures and religious contexts.

In the Christian tradition, the name is often associated with Saint Joanna, a follower of Jesus mentioned in the New Testament, who was present at the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ. Her presence in biblical texts has contributed to the name's significance in Christian communities throughout the centuries.

The name also appears in various forms in medieval texts and was popularized in the Renaissance period, reflecting the era's renewed interest in classical names and their meanings. Culturally, Jovanna carries connotations of strength and divinity, reflecting its association with Jupiter and the qualities attributed to this Roman god.

The name has been embraced in various cultures, often symbolizing grace and favor, aligning with its Hebrew origins. Diminutive forms such as Jo or Vanna may also be used, though these variations are less historically prominent.

Overall, the name Jovanna encapsulates a rich tapestry of linguistic and cultural heritage, bridging ancient mythology with religious significance.

Sibling suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jovanna was first seen in the United States in 1935.

Jovanna has ranked as high as #1844 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 Jovanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Jovanna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Jovanna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Jovanna.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 21 21
2024 22 22
2023 17 17
2022 20 20
2021 35 35
2020 33 33
2019 16 16
2018 33 33
2017 39 39
2016 42 42
2015 31 31
2014 34 34
2013 32 32
2012 42 42
2011 45 45
2010 56 56
2009 66 66
2008 73 73
2007 70 70
2006 71 71
2005 64 64
2004 92 92
2003 97 97
2002 132 132
2001 204 204
2000 89 89
1999 77 77
1998 94 94
1997 72 72
1996 67 67
1995 65 65
1994 103 103
1993 136 136
1992 80 80
1991 85 85
1990 77 77
1989 79 79
1988 70 70
1987 72 72
1986 53 53
1985 50 50
1984 61 61
1983 52 52
1982 44 44
1981 45 45
1980 52 52
1979 45 45
1978 47 47
1977 33 33
1976 37 37
1975 14 14
1974 12 12
1972 6 6
1971 9 9
1970 8 8
1969 5 5
1967 13 13
1964 6 6
1963 8 8
1961 5 5
1959 8 8
1958 5 5
1956 10 10
1952 10 10
1947 7 7
1935 5 5

Top States for Jovanna (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
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