The name Joa is a boy's name of Finnish, Swedish origin meaning "established by God".

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A friendly nickname for Joachim, also used independently in Finland, Sweden, and the Netherlands, Joa would be pronounced as YO-ah in Finnish, but more like YOO-a in Swedish. 
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Also appearing in the charts in Brazil, Joa saw a significant rise up the charts in the US in 2024, when use of the name increased fourfold. Given to 25 boys compared to six the year prior, Joa may be among Hispanic communities as an alternative to Joao, or in the US more generally as a twist of Noah, Joah, Jonah, and Koa. 

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The name Joa is a girl's name meaning "Jehovah increases".

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A unisex Scandinavian name. Joa is more common for boys in Finland but equally split between sexes in Sweden and Denmark.

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