Declining since 2002, #11,932 for girls today.
Popularity of Yovanna since 1974
Babies named Yovanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 13 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 120 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 21 |
Meaning & origin
Yovanna is a distinctly uncommon American name, first recorded in 1974 and peaking in usage in 2001, after which it entered a gradual decline. By 2025, its rank had fallen to 11,932, with only about 1 in 229,610 newborn girls receiving the name. Its modern Y spelling sets it apart from the more traditional Johanna or Joanna, yet it retains the classic meaning 'God is gracious' from its Hebrew origins. Though its top states are not recorded due to low numbers, Yovanna has a contemporary sound that fits alongside other Y-starting and -anna ending names. It remains a rare choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive variant of a well-known biblical name.
Yovanna is a modern English variant of Johanna, the feminine form of John, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The spelling with a Y reflects a contemporary trend in English-speaking countries to replace J with Y, as seen in names like Yasmine or Yuliana. It has been used in the United States since at least 1974, but remains quite rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Yovi, Anna, Vanna
Sibling names for Yovanna
Names that share Yovanna's style, for a brother or sister.
