Joana
Girl name · #2584 in 2025 · Uniqueness 75/100
In 2025, 67 baby girls were named Joana, placing it at #2584 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2351, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 26,866 girls born in 2025 was named Joana.
Babies named Joana per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 129-year story
Joana first appears in the Social Security records in 1896, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 357 girls were named Joana — good for #698 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Joana against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Joana in class?
Joana scores 75 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Joana will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Joana is most common
Geography matters for names, and Joana is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Joanas were CA (13), FL (7), TX (5). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Joana
Statistically, parents drawn to Joana tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Johana, Ilana, Riana, Iyana, and Elana.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Joana | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2583 |
| 2024 | 68 | #2585 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2757 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2530 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2674 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2341 |
| 2019 | 84 | #2193 |
| 2018 | 89 | #2130 |
| 2017 | 85 | #2221 |
| 2016 | 73 | #2479 |
| 2015 | 78 | #2351 |
| 2014 | 73 | #2469 |
| 2013 | 84 | #2211 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1886 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1671 |
| 2010 | 149 | #1500 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1408 |
| 2008 | 207 | #1222 |
| 2007 | 274 | #979 |
| 2006 | 260 | #996 |
| 2005 | 279 | #899 |
| 2004 | 291 | #845 |
| 2003 | 327 | #758 |
| 2002 | 263 | #870 |
| 2001 | 357 | #698 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Joana a popular girl name?
Joana ranked #2584 among girls in 2025 with 67 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2351.
When was the name Joana most popular?
Joana peaked in 2001, when 357 American girls received the name (ranked #698 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Joana?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 26,866 newborn American girls was named Joana. It scores 75/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.