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Johanny

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Pronounced hoh-AH-nee /hoˈɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A form of Johanna — a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Johanny is a form of Johanna. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'hoh-AH-nee').

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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish

MeaningA form of Johanna — a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2024)#9184 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 389

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

Johanny is a form of Johanna — a feminine of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'hoh-AH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Dominican and Hispanic families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Johanna is a feminine of John — Hebrew 'God is gracious' — Johanny is a form of it, lyrical and modern (said 'hoh-AH-nee', the J soft like an H).

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Johanna — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JohannaYohannyJoanny

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If you like Johanny…

Johanna— the source name

Yoana— a sound-neighbor Jo-/Yo- girls' name

Estefany— a fellow Spanish choice

Eliany— shares Johanny's Hebrew roots

Lianny— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Johanny mean?

Johanny is a form of Johanna — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Johanny?

It's said hoh-AH-nee /ho.ni/ — three syllables, the J soft like an H.

Is Johanny a boy or girl name?

Johanny is a girl's name.

How popular is Johanny?

Johanny is a very rare name in the U.S.