Holding steady.
Popularity of Juanna since 1940
Babies named Juanna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Juanna's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 18 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 41 |
| 1980s | 45 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Juanna is a feminine name that saw its peak usage in 1974, though it has never cracked the U.S. top 1000. The name first appeared in recorded U.S. data in 1940 and has maintained a stable, low-level presence since then. It is a variant of Juana, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Johanna, linking it to a long tradition of names meaning 'God is gracious'. While not common, Juanna offers a distinctive alternative to more familiar forms like Joanna or Juanita.
Juanna is a feminine given name, a variant of Juana, the Spanish and Portuguese form of Johanna, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. The name has been used in Spain and Portugal since the Middle Ages, with notable bearers including Queen Juana of Castile. It remains a traditional choice in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking communities.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Juani, Juanita, Nana, Anita
Sibling names for Juanna
Names that share Juanna's style, for a brother or sister.
