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Johannah

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Pronounced yo-HAH-nah /joʊˈhɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Johanna — a feminine of Johann/John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Johannah is a feminine of John. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'yo-HAH-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Johanna — a feminine of Johann/John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2024)#7049 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,088

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201018802024

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

Johannah is a spelling of Johanna — a feminine of Johann/John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'yo-HAH-nah', or English 'jo-HAN-ah'; nickname Hannah).

In the U.S. it appears in German and Scandinavian families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Johannah is a feminine form (a spelling of Johanna), lyrical and classic (said 'yo-HAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Johanna — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JohannaJoannaYohanna

Nicknames

Hannah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Johannah mean?

Johannah is a feminine of Johann/John — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Johannah?

It's said yo-HAH-nah /joʊˈhɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Johannah a boy or girl name?

Johannah is a girl's name.

How popular is Johannah?

Johannah is a rare name in the U.S.

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