Joanna
Pronunciation: [ j-oh-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Joanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1967.
Over 306 babies have been named Joanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Joanna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #39,691 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #39,691
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Norse origin
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About the Name Joanna
Joanna is a boy name .
Is Joanna a boy or girl name? Joanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,691 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #329. Joanna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Joanna is currently ranked #39,691 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Joanna include Joa, Joan, Joany, Joanie, Joy, Joie, and Joakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Joanna include Joan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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