Declining since 2002, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Yoana since 1979
Babies named Yoana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 180 |
| 1990s | 398 |
| 2000s | 608 |
| 2010s | 235 |
| 2020s | 130 |
Meaning & origin
Yoana is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, meaning 'God is gracious,' and is a variant of Joanna. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1979 and reached its peak popularity in 2001. Since 2002, its usage has been gradually declining, with a 2025 rank of 7,885 and an incidence of about 1 in 123,636 births. The name is particularly common in Bulgarian and Spanish-speaking communities, though it has not been concentrated in any specific U.S. states. Despite its modest popularity, Yoana offers a distinctive cross-cultural alternative to more common forms like Joanna or Juana.
Yoana is a feminine form of Yoan, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It is a variant of Joanna, common in Bulgarian and other Slavic languages, as well as in Spanish-speaking countries where it is used as a form of Juana. The name has been in use since the Middle Ages, particularly in Eastern Europe.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yoya, Ana, Yana
Sibling names for Yoana
Names that share Yoana's style, for a brother or sister.
