Jahna

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Pronounced JAH-nuh /ˈdʒɑː.nə/Medium

Meaning: Jahna respells Jana, the feminine of Jan — the Czech, Dutch and German form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The added H is a modern American touch.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Jana: Jahna carries the old sense 'God is gracious' (said 'JAH-nuh').

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Origin LowSlavic, Germanic, Hebrew

MeaningJahna respells Jana, the feminine of Jan — the Czech, Dutch and German form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The added H is a modern American touch.

U.S. rank (2024)#14136 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 446

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jahna is a spelling of Jana, feminine of Jan, the Czech, Dutch and German John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Jana is a mainstream classic across central Europe; the H-spelling is an American habit meant to fix the broad A (said 'JAH-nuh').

It is very rare for girls in the U.S. Soft, short, and easy to wear.

Did you know? Jana is the feminine of Jan — the John of Prague, Amsterdam and Berlin — and behind it stands the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Jahna adds an H to steer the vowel (said 'JAH-nuh').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Jahna — Spelling of Jana; feminine of Jan; Hebrew Yochanan

Variations

JanaJannaYana

Nicknames

JanJayNana

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Jana— the standard spelling behind it

Johanna— the fuller form of the same name

Hanna— a close rhyme with biblical roots

Dana— a like soft two-beat pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jahna mean?

Jahna spells Jana, the feminine of Jan (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jahna?

It's said JAH-nuh /ˈdʒɑː.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jahna a boy or girl name?

Jahna is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jahna?

Jahna is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.