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Joannah

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Pronounced joh-AN-uh /dʒoʊˈæn.ə/High

Meaning: Joannah is a spelling of Joanna, the Latin and Greek feminine of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Joanna appears in the Gospel of Luke as one of the women who followed Jesus.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical classic with an extra H: Joannah is Joanna — 'God is gracious' (said 'joh-AN-uh').
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Origin MediumHebrew, Greek
MeaningJoannah is a spelling of Joanna, the Latin and Greek feminine of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Joanna appears in the Gospel of Luke as one of the women who followed Jesus.
U.S. rank (2024)#14210 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 430

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019412024

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

Joannah spells Joanna, the Latin and Greek feminine of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. Joanna is named in the Gospel of Luke as one of the women who followed and supported Jesus. The name has been used steadily in English for centuries; the added h is a modern flourish (said 'joh-AN-uh').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., while Joanna is far more common. Rare, biblical, and graceful.

Did you know? Joanna appears by name in the Gospel of Luke, among the women who supported Jesus and who came to the empty tomb. Joannah is a spelling of that ancient name, meaning 'God is gracious' (said 'joh-AN-uh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Joannah — Joanna variant; Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; Gospel of Luke

Variations

JoannaJohannaJoana

Nicknames

JoAnnaJoni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Joannah mean?

Joannah is a spelling of Joanna, from Hebrew Yochanan — 'God is gracious'. Joanna is named in the Gospel of Luke.

How do you pronounce Joannah?

It's said joh-AN-uh /dʒoʊˈæn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Joannah a boy or girl name?

Joannah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Joannah?

Joannah is rare in the U.S.; the spelling Joanna is much more common.

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