Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Yovana since 1975
Babies named Yovana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 36 |
| 1980s | 40 |
| 1990s | 139 |
| 2000s | 215 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Yovana is a distinctive name with Slavic roots, rarely encountered in the United States. It first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1975 and reached its peak popularity in 2001, though even then it remained uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 13,208th, with approximately 1 in 267,878 newborns receiving the name. The name has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, never experiencing a sharp rise or decline. Its top states of use are not concentrated regionally, indicating a scattered, nationwide presence. Yovana appeals to families seeking a name with Slavic heritage and a melodic, feminine sound that is both recognizable and uncommon in American contexts.
Yovana is a Slavic form of Johanna, the feminine version of John. The name John derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' It has been used predominantly in South Slavic countries, particularly Serbia, Croatia, and Slovenia, where it has been a common female given name for centuries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yova, Vana, Yovi
Variants: Jovana, Iovana
Sibling names for Yovana
Names that share Yovana's style, for a brother or sister.
