Johanna
Pronunciation: [ j-uhh-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Johanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1973.
Over 129 babies have been named Johanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Johanna is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,010 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,010
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Johanna
Johanna is a boy name .
Is Johanna a boy or girl name? Johanna is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,010 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #848. Johanna is more commonly used as a girl name.
Johanna is currently ranked #28,010 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Johanna include Joh, Joha, Johay, Johaie, Nna, Nnay, Nnaie, Joy, Joie, and Johkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Johanna include Johan, Johann, Johannes, Johari . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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