Joanna
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin: Latin/Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #382
Total births: 158
History: Joanna peaked in the 1990s in Australia. The name has an elegant, classical character. Joanna represents Australian women who carry traditional names with modern confidence.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1982) | #98 |
| Babies named Joanna in 1982 | 82 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 158 |
| Peak year | 1982 (82 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #98 |
| Years in records | 1976–1982 (2 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Joanna
What does the name Joanna mean?
Joanna means “God is gracious” from Latin/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Joanna?
Joanna has Latin/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “God is gracious”.
How popular is Joanna in Australia?
Joanna ranked #98 in Australia in 1982 — given to 82 babies that year.
When was Joanna most popular?
Joanna peaked in 1982 with 82 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Joanna a boy or girl name?
Joanna is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Joannas in registered births are female.