Declining since 2002, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Jovana since 1975
Babies named Jovana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 287 |
| 1990s | 588 |
| 2000s | 720 |
| 2010s | 258 |
| 2020s | 101 |
Meaning & origin
Jovana is a feminine given name widely used in Serbia, Croatia, and other Slavic countries. It is the Slavic form of Joanna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' In the United States, the name first appeared in records in 1975 and reached its peak popularity in 2001. Since 2002, its usage has been on a declining trajectory. As of the latest data, Jovana ranks 10,917th in the U.S., with a 1 in 200,908 birth rate, making it a relatively uncommon choice. Despite its rarity, the name carries strong cultural ties to the Balkan region and remains a classic within Slavic naming traditions.
Jovana is a feminine given name common in Serbia, Croatia, and other Slavic countries. It is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan (John), meaning 'God is gracious,' and corresponds to the English Joanna. The name has been in use since the Christianization of the Slavic peoples.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jova, Jovica, Jocca
Sibling names for Jovana
Names that share Jovana's style, for a brother or sister.
