Yohanan
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Ascending, healing; red-haired
Origin: Sanskrit/Irish
Popularity: Ranked #10651 in 2025 with 7 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Yohann, meaning ascending, healing; red-haired.
Similar names: yohannan, yochanan, yohan, yohana, yohann, yohanna
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Yohanan? About 1 in 475,500 babies born in 2025 were named Yohanan, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Yohanan
What does the name Yohanan mean?
Yohanan means “Ascending, healing; red-haired” from Sanskrit/Irish roots.
What is the origin of the name Yohanan?
Yohanan has Sanskrit/Irish origin. The traditional meaning is “Ascending, healing; red-haired”.
How popular is Yohanan?
Yohanan ranked #9714 in 2025 — given to 7 babies that year.
When was Yohanan most popular?
Yohanan peaked in 2021 with 13 babies registered that year.
Is Yohanan a boy or girl name?
Yohanan is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Yohanans in registered births are male.
Is the name Yohanan rising or falling in popularity?
Yohanan has fallen 1125 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #8589 in 2020 to #9714 in 2025.
How long has Yohanan been recorded?
Yohanan appears in birth records across 15 years — from 1994 through 2025.