Gracious
A modern American creation, likely a blend of the name Joan or John with the popular suffix -iqua. It carries the etymological weight of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious', while representing a distinct cultural naming tradition.
Less common today
Joniqua isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,245 in 1993.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
