Johannah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Johannah originates from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' It has evolved through Greek and Latin forms before becoming popular in English. The name is associated with traits like kindness and grace, reflecting its biblical roots related to divine favor.
The name Johannah is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Johannah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Johannah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3396th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 3300th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3550th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3662nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2522nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2604th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3848th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Johannah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Johannah"
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊˈhænə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
Johannah is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' It reflects a religious significance tied to divine grace.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Greek), Johannes (Latin), Johannah (English)
Biblical Background
Johannah is a feminine form of the biblical name John, which appears in both the Old and New Testaments. It symbolizes grace and favor from God.
Historical Usage
The name Johannah gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 20th century as variations of the name John became more common for women.
Variants & Derivatives
Joanna, Hannah, Joan, Johana
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Johannah is viewed positively, often associated with kindness and grace. It remains a less common but cherished name.
Famous People
Johannah Deakin (mother of One Direction's Louis Tomlinson), Johannah Sigsworth (Canadian artist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Johannah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Johannah"
"Johannah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 3396th of 9107 | 129 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 3300th of 9204 | 139 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3550th of 12526 | 218 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3662nd of 19264 | 279 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2522nd of 27321 | 728 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2604th of 35406 | 1,027 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3848th of 30306 | 473 |
Regional Popularity of "Johannah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Johannah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
63.69% 2347th/3685 |
79.42% 3554th/4475 |
- |
57.84% 3654th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
55.41% 2539th/4582 |
63.94% 3302nd/5164 |
44.48% 3253rd/7313 |
44.59% 3328th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
74.06% 3323rd/4487 |
59.79% 4079th/6822 |
72.23% 4533rd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Johannah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Johannah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.