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Yohana

♀ Girl

Pronounced ihohh-AN-a /ɪoʊh.ˈæn.æ/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is graciousMedium

In 30 seconds: Yohana is a Swahili girl's name meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.
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Origin MediumSwahili
MeaningYahweh is gracious
U.S. rank (2025)#3573 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births43 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,410

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819742025

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

Yohana carries the meaning 'Yahweh is gracious', the sense behind the wider John family of names, and is used in Swahili-speaking East Africa. It descends ultimately from a Hebrew name that spread through many languages. The form Yohannes shows the same root in a neighboring tradition.

The name has a flowing three-syllable sound that suits its East African setting. Related forms such as Yahya and Gjon show just how far this single root has traveled across languages.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yohana is ' Yahweh is gracious', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Yohana — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

JannieGjonYohannesYahiaYahya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yohana mean?

Yohana is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is gracious' and is most often linked with Swahili tradition.

How do you pronounce Yohana?

It's commonly said ihohh-AN-a /ɪoʊh.ˈæn.æ/.

Is Yohana a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yohana is used as a girl name.

How popular is Yohana?

In 2024, Yohana ranked #2876 in the U.S. for girls, with 58 births recorded.

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