Yohanna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationyo-HAH-nah / joʊˈhɑːnəHebrew; Aramaic
Meaning
Hebrew: God is gracious; Aramaic: to shine
Historical & Cultural Background
Yohanna is a feminine form of the name Yohanan, which is derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has historical significance in various cultures, particularly in religious contexts. It is often associated with figures in Christianity and Judaism. The name has variations in different languages and cultures, reflecting its widespread use.
Trend Summary
Yohanna has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a modest presence in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Johanna
- Joanna
International Variants
- Giovanna (Italian)
- Juana (Spanish)
- Ioanna (Greek)
Famous people named Yohanna
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Yohanna was first seen in the United States in 1972. Yohanna has ranked as high as #1328 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Virginia, Maryland, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Yohanna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Yohanna (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 6 | |
| VA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 18 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 9 |
| 1991 | 13 |
| 1992 | 11 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 10 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 18 |
| 2004 | 14 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 27 |
| 2007 | 32 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 21 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 27 |
| 2012 | 35 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 47 |
| 2015 | 41 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 49 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 39 |
| 2020 | 37 |
| 2021 | 40 |
| 2022 | 65 |
| 2023 | 49 |
| 2024 | 48 |