Gracious
Ioana is the Romanian feminine form of John. It shares the same etymological roots as Joanna and Jane, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Yochanan.
Less common today
Ioana isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,157 in 2003.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Romanian Minister of Finance
Professional tennis player
Olympic gold medalist in rowing
