girl's name
Joannah
joh-AN-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 436
Joannah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 2018, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1941.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Joannah Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 60 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 54 |
| 2000s | 93 |
| 2010s | 98 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 39 |
How Popular Is Joannah?
In 2024, Joannah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Joannah Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Joannah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Joannah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Joannah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Joannah
- English joh-AN-uh
Sibling Names for Joannah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Joannah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Joannah
How popular is the name Joannah?
In 2024, Joannah was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Joannah a girl's or a boy's name?
Joannah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Joannah?
Joannah has 3 syllables.
When was Joannah most popular?
Joannah peaked in 2018, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.