Josanna
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Josanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 104 babies have been named Josanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Josanna is past its peak , currently ranked #36,137 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #36,137
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Josanna
Josanna is a girl name .
Josanna is currently ranked #36,137 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Josanna include Jos, Josa, Josay, Josaie, Nna, Nnay, Nnaie, Joy, Joie, and Joskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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