Yochanan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ascending, healing; red-haired
Origin: Sanskrit/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #9679 in 2025 with 8 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Yohann, meaning ascending, healing; red-haired.
Similar names: yohanan, yohannan, yohan, yohana, yohann, yohanna
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Yochanan? About 1 in 416,063 babies born in 2025 were named Yochanan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yochanan
What does the name Yochanan mean?
Yochanan means “Ascending, healing; red-haired” from Sanskrit/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Yochanan?
Yochanan has Sanskrit/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ascending, healing; red-haired”.
How popular is Yochanan?
Yochanan ranked #8910 in 2025 — given to 8 babies that year.
When was Yochanan most popular?
Yochanan peaked in 2014 with 16 babies registered that year.
Is Yochanan a boy or girl name?
Yochanan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yochanans in registered births are male.
Is the name Yochanan rising or falling in popularity?
Yochanan has fallen 2337 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #6573 in 2020 to #8910 in 2025.
How long has Yochanan been recorded?
Yochanan appears in birth records across 33 years — from 1982 through 2025.