Joana

Meaning of Joana

Joana is the Portuguese form of Joanna or Joan, and it means "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor."

Joana has Portuguese roots — browse every Portuguese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joana

After ranking as high as #698 in 2001, Joana has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Joana

• Joanna Lumley
  British actress and activist
• Joanna Kerns
  American actress and director
• Joanna Garcia Swisher
  American actress
• Joanna Cassidy
  American actress
• Joanna Newsom
  American singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Joana

What does the name Joana mean?

Joana means joana is the portuguese form of joanna or joan, and it means "god is gracious" or "god has shown favor.", and it comes from Portuguese origins.

Is Joana a boy's or a girl's name?

Joana is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Joana?

Joana did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Joana most popular?

Joana peaked at #698 in 2001.