Johnya: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: j-ohhny-ah
Origin: Israel
gender-female

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Updated on Jun 10, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God is gracious

Johnya is a modern variation of the name Johnny, which has Hebrew origins and means "God is gracious" or "Yahweh is gracious. " The name Johnny has been popular for centuries, but Johnya is a more recent adaptation. The use of Johnny has evolved over time, influenced by cultural and linguistic variations. It was particularly popular in the mid-20th century, especially in the United States. The name's importance lies in its timeless spiritual significance and its enduring popularity across generations.

Johnya Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Johnya is currently #34326 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Johnya is currently #19987 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Johnya is currently #16683 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Johnya is currently #9676 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Johnya is currently #17594 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Johnya is currently #10168 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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