Joana
Girl name · #2584 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Joana? In official American birth records, Joana has been tracked continuously since 1896, giving it 129 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 67 baby girls were named Joana, placing it at #2584 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #2351, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 26,866 girls born in 2025 was named Joana.
Babies named Joana per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 129-year story
Joana first appears in the Social Security records in 1896, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2001, when 357 girls were named Joana — good for #698 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Joana against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Joana in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Joana is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Joana will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Joana is most common
State-level data for Joana is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Joana
Statistically, parents drawn to Joana tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Johana, Ilana, Riana, Iyana, and Elana.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Joana | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 67 | #2583 |
| 2024 | 68 | #2585 |
| 2023 | 62 | #2757 |
| 2022 | 70 | #2530 |
| 2021 | 64 | #2674 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2341 |
| 2019 | 84 | #2193 |
| 2018 | 89 | #2130 |
| 2017 | 85 | #2221 |
| 2016 | 73 | #2479 |
| 2015 | 78 | #2351 |
| 2014 | 73 | #2469 |
| 2013 | 84 | #2211 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1886 |
| 2011 | 126 | #1671 |
| 2010 | 149 | #1500 |
| 2009 | 167 | #1408 |
| 2008 | 207 | #1222 |
| 2007 | 274 | #979 |
| 2006 | 260 | #996 |
| 2005 | 279 | #899 |
| 2004 | 291 | #845 |
| 2003 | 327 | #758 |
| 2002 | 263 | #870 |
| 2001 | 357 | #698 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Joana?
In official American birth records, the name Joana first appeared in 1896 (over 129 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Joana a popular girl name?
Joana ranked #2584 among girls in 2025 with 67 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2351.
When was the name Joana most popular?
Joana peaked in 2001, when 357 American girls received the name (ranked #698 that year). Since 2001 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Joana?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 26,866 newborn American girls was named Joana. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.