Gracious
A rare phonetic variant of Johanna, which is the Latinized feminine form of Johannes. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' While less common than Joanna or Johanna, this spelling emphasizes a distinct three-syllable pronunciation.
Less common today
Johonna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #10,085 in 2006.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
