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Jeanna

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Pronounced JEE-nah /ˈdʒi.nə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Jean/Gene (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also read as a form of GinaLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Jeanna is a feminine of Jean/Gene. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'JEE-nah').

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Origin LowHebrew

MeaningA feminine of Jean/Gene (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also read as a form of Gina

U.S. rank (2024)#7368 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1970

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,862

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

Jeanna is a feminine of Jean/Gene (John) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; it is also read as a form of Gina. A crisp, classic name (said 'JEE-nah'; nickname Jeannie).

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Gina/Jean. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Jean/Gene (the French John) comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Jeanna is a feminine form (also read as a Gina), crisp and classic (said 'JEE-nah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Jean — Hebrew etymology

Variations

GiannaGinaJenna

Nicknames

Jeannie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jeanna mean?

Jeanna is a feminine of Jean/Gene (John) — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jeanna?

It's said JEE-nah /ˈdʒi.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jeanna a boy or girl name?

Jeanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Jeanna?

Jeanna is a rare name in the U.S.