Joanna

Meaning of Joanna

Joanna means "God is gracious" or "God has shown favor."

Joanna has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Joanna

Joanna is climbing again, up to #306 in 2025 from #329 in 2024 after peaking at #206 in 2001.

Notable people named Joanna

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

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Questions about the name Joanna

What does the name Joanna mean?

Joanna means joanna means "god is gracious" or "god has shown favor.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Joanna?

In 2025, Joanna ranked #306 for girls, up from #329 the year before.

When was Joanna most popular?

Joanna peaked at #206 in 2001.