unisex name
Joa
zhoh-AH (French)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 313
Joa is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 41% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2025 it was given to 14 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2018, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 58,952 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1991.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Joa Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 15 |
| 2000s | 30 |
| 2010s | 80 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 70 |
How Popular Is Joa?
In 2025, Joa was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Joa Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Joa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joa
- French zhoh-AH
Sibling Names for Joa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joa
How popular is the name Joa?
In 2025, Joa was given to 10 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Joa a girl's or a boy's name?
Joa is used for both girls and boys. About 41% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Joa?
Joa has 2 syllables.
When was Joa most popular?
Joa peaked in 2018, when 15 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Joa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Joa currently ranks #6,027 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.