Johannah
About Johannah
Johannah is a feminine name that serves as an elaborated form of Hannah, which comes from the Hebrew name Channah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' This elegant variation combines elements of Hannah with the feminine form of John (meaning 'God is gracious'). The name has historical roots dating back centuries and appears in various European naming traditions. While less common than Hannah or Joanna, Johannah has maintained consistent, if modest, usage throughout the years. The name saw periodic increases in popularity during the 19th century and has experienced small revivals as parents seek traditional names with distinctive spellings. Johannah offers the appeal of familiar sounds with a touch of uncommon elegance.
Pronounced jo-HAN-uh.
As of October 2026, Johannah ranked #5311 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #662 in 1884.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,632 | 67 | 37.5 |
| 2015 | #2,461 | 74 | 41.5 |
| 2016 | #3,158 | 52 | 29.3 |
| 2017 | #4,030 | 37 | 21.4 |
| 2018 | #4,277 | 33 | 19.4 |
| 2019 | #4,104 | 35 | 20.9 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Johannah on lists
Famous Johannahs
- Johannah Faith Duggar
16th child (6th daughter) of the reality TV show 19 Kids and Counting's Duggar family
- Johannah
"Jay" Deakin (Poulston) , mother of English singer Louis Tomlinson of One Direction
- Johannah "Jo" Leedham
British basketball player
- Sorel Johannah Carradine
American actress, daughter of actors Keith Carradine and Sandra Will