Declining since 2007, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Yoanna since 1980
Babies named Yoanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 54 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 283 |
| 2010s | 144 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Yoanna is a relatively rare name in the United States. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1980, and has never been common. Its best year was 2004, when it ranked 10,917th. By 2025, the name had fallen in popularity, with approximately 1 in every 200,908 newborn girls given the name. The name's trajectory has been declining since 2007. Despite its low U.S. frequency, Yoanna is a standard feminine form in Bulgaria and other Slavic countries, where it is pronounced similarly. The name is typically a variant of Joanna, sharing the biblical meaning 'God is gracious.' It has not been associated with any top states or famous bearers in the U.S., making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with international flair.
Yoanna is a feminine given name, a variant of Joanna, itself the feminine form of John. The name John derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' Yoanna is particularly common in Bulgaria and other Slavic countries, where it is a standard form of Joanna.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yoyo, Anna, Jo
Sibling names for Yoanna
Names that share Yoanna's style, for a brother or sister.
