girl's name
Johna
JOH-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,477
Johna is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 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 1963, when 98 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1925.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Johna Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1920s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 64 |
| 1940s | 121 |
| 1950s | 233 |
| 1960s | 633 |
| 1970s | 466 |
| 1980s | 381 |
| 1990s | 299 |
| 2000s | 194 |
| 2010s | 49 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Johna?
In 2024, Johna was given to 5 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 Johna 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 Johna
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Johna Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Johna over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Johna
- English JOH-nuh
Sibling Names for Johna
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Johna — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Johna
How popular is the name Johna?
In 2024, Johna was given to 5 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 Johna a girl's or a boy's name?
Johna is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Johna?
Johna has 2 syllables.
When was Johna most popular?
Johna peaked in 1963, when 98 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.