Joanna

Pronunciation: [ j-oh-AN-uh ]

Boy Name #39,691 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Joanna is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced j-oh-AN-uh.

Parents who love the name Joanna often also consider Josephine, Josie, Johanna .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #39,691
Total SSA Count: 5

Alternative Spellings

Joan #1014

Nicknames

Joa Joy Joaie Joanie

Also a Girl Name

Joanna is also used as a girl name, ranked #329.

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Similar Names

Josephine Josie Johanna John Joanna Joan Joseph Johnnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Joanna

Is Joanna a boy or girl name?

Joanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39691. As a girl name, it is ranked #329. Joanna is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Joanna?

Joanna is pronounced j-oh-AN-uh.

How popular is the name Joanna?

Joanna is currently ranked #39691 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Joanna?

Common nicknames for Joanna include Joa, Joy, Joaie, and Joanie.

Is Joanna a common or rare name?

Joanna is an uncommon name, ranked #39691 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Joy, Joaie, and Joanie. 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.