Yohanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Yohanna is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. It evolved from Yochanan in Hebrew to Ioannes in Greek and Johannes in Latin, before becoming Yohanna in modern usage. The name is associated with traits of grace and kindness and has biblical relevance through its connection to figures like John the Baptist. It has gained popularity in Christian contexts and remains a well-regarded name today.
The name Yohanna is most popular in Virginia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Yohanna has been stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Yohanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 10888th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8985th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 6213th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3574th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Yohanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Yohanna"
Pronunciation
/joʊˈhɑːnə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Yohanna is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means 'Yahweh is gracious'.
Meaning
Yahweh is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Greek), Johannes (Latin), Yohanna (Modern Hebrew)
Biblical Background
Yohanna is closely related to the biblical name John, which appears frequently in the Old and New Testaments.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Christian contexts, particularly due to its association with John the Baptist and the Apostle John.
Variants & Derivatives
Yohanna, Yohannes, Johanna, John, Joan
Modern Popularity & Image
Yohanna is viewed positively in many cultures, often associated with grace and kindness due to its meaning.
Famous People
Yohanna of Alexandria (Saint), Yohanna Ibrahim (Syrian Orthodox bishop)
📊 Yohanna Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Explore More Yohanna Name Visualizations
✨ Yohanna Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 65 peak births in 2022
Geographic Spread
Popular across 9 US states, with strongest presence in Virginia
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Yohanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Yohanna"
"Yohanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 10888th of 19264 | 37 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8985th of 27321 | 115 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 6213th of 35406 | 310 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3574th of 30306 | 525 |
Regional Popularity of "Yohanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Yohanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
85.79% 3839th/4475 |
- |
71.54% 4519th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
70.95% 5295th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
40.71% 2777th/6822 |
54.80% 3439th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Yohanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Yohanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.