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Johnna

♀ Girl

Pronounced JAH-nah /ˈdʒɑ.nə/High

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

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Johnna is a feminine of John. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA feminine of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#7658 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1963
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,028

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196319192025

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

Johnna is a feminine of John — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A crisp, classic name (said 'JAH-nah'; nickname Jonnie).

In the U.S. it appears as a feminine of John. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and classic.

Did you know? John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Johnna is a feminine form, crisp and classic (said 'JAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — John — Hebrew etymology

Variations

JonnaJoannaJohnnie

Nicknames

Jonnie

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Johnna mean?

Johnna is a feminine of John — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Johnna?

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

Is Johnna a boy or girl name?

Johnna is a girl's name.

How popular is Johnna?

Johnna is a rare name in the U.S.

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