Ioanna
MeaningGod is gracious · Greek form of Joanna
- US rank
- #5,917
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,242 in 1978
20 babies were named Ioanna in the US in 2025. It has climbed 7,536 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1972–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Ioanna you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 80,645 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Ioanna, 20 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Ioanna would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryIoanna first shows up in US birth records in 1972, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 53 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1978, when it reached #4,242.
- Then vs nowIoanna is 2.3× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 181,818 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 80,645.
- TrendIoanna has climbed 7,536 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,917. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIoanna is a Greek form of Joanna, which means “God is gracious”.
About the name Ioanna
Ioanna is a girl name of Scottish origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with I and ending in “-nna”. US birth records list Ioanna for girls from 1972 to 2025, in 49 of those 54 years. Its best year was 1978, when it ranked #4,242 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,917, with 20 babies.
Origin:Scottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7.2 | 139,130 girls |
| 1980s | 4.8 | 208,768 girls |
| 1990s | 4.1 | 243,902 girls |
| 2000s | 7.0 | 142,450 girls |
| 2010s | 8.4 | 119,332 girls |
| 2020s | 7.4 | 135,440 girls |
More Scottish girl names
- Girl name: Isla · from Islay
- Unisex name: Paisley · from Paisley, Scotland
- Unisex name: Scottie · a Scot
- Girl name: Eva · life
- Unisex name: Skylar · scholar
- Unisex name: Blair · plain, field
- Girl name: Gracie · grace
- Girl name: Maisie · pearl
Questions about the name Ioanna
What does the name Ioanna mean?
Ioanna means “God is gracious” in Greek, as a form of Joanna.
What is the origin of the name Ioanna?
Ioanna has Scottish roots in our records. Other Scottish names include Isla, Paisley, Scottie.
Is Ioanna a boy or girl name?
Ioanna is a girl name.
How popular is the name Ioanna?
Ioanna ranked #5,917 for US girls in 2025, given to 20 babies. Its best year was 1978 (#4,242).