Johanna

Meaning of Johanna

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

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

Popularity of Johanna

After ranking as high as #377 in 2006, Johanna has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Johanna

• Johanna Konta
  British tennis player
• Johanna Spyri
  Swiss author (Heidi)
• Johanna Braddy
  American actress
• Johanna Quaas
  German gymnast
• Johanna Lindsey
  American romance novelist

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Questions about the name Johanna

What does the name Johanna mean?

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

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

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

How popular is the name Johanna?

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

When was Johanna most popular?

Johanna peaked at #377 in 2006.