Jovana Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Slavic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Jovana means 'God is gracious' and is of Slavic origin.
Meaning of the Name Jovana
Jovana is a feminine given name of Slavic origin. It is derived from the male name Jovan, which means 'God is gracious' in Serbian. Jovana is a popular name in the Balkans, especially in Serbia, Montenegro, and Macedonia. It is often associated with qualities such as strength, kindness, and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Jovana
The popularity for the name Jovana peaked in popularity in the year 2001 with 185 births, which ranked number 1,998 out of 27,990 unique names for that year. Jovana had the most female births in 2001 with 185, which ranked number 1,132 out of 17,976 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Jovana has declined sharply over the last ten years from 31 births to 22 births, a decline of -29.03%. Among females, Jovana has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 31 births to 22 births, a decline of -29.03%.
Nationwide Popularity of Jovana
- 20 Year Trend of Jovana: -71.05%
- 10 Year Trend of Jovana: -29.03%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Jovana: -29.03%
Popularity of Jovana by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Jovana. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Jovana in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Jovana is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Jovana
- Total Births of Jovana: 21 (-3.37%)
- Female Births of Jovana: 21 (-3.37%)
Given the downward trend of Jovana over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -3.37% decrease in total births, for a total of 21 births in 2024. For Females, births for Jovana have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 21 female births in 2024, a decrease of -3.37%.