Juana
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Juana is a Spanish name meaning “God is gracious”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.88% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Juana
Juana is a female name of Spanish origin, functioning as the feminine form of Juan. It shares the etymological roots of John, derived from the Hebrew 'Yohanan', meaning 'God is gracious'. The name has held significant standing in Iberian history, notably borne by Juana of Castile, a monarch whose reign deeply influenced the political landscape of 16th-century Spain.
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Gender Usage of the Name Juana
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Juana is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.88% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Juana
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Juana is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in United States across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 25K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.50M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 174K births |
| Australia | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.77M births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Juana ranked #2,352 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #1,862 in 2024 — a drop of 490 places. Juana is uncommon in official lists but appears occasionally.
Historically, its best recorded position was #425 in 1914. Its lowest recorded position was #3,213 in 2015. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #2,587 to #2,352).
Name StyleMethodology
Juana is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 126 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 151 births per year recently.Explain More
Although the name also meets the Vintage criteria, the Timeless pattern is more strongly supported: activity across 100% of recorded years, with 126 lifetime average births per year and 151 recently. The competing Vintage pattern is supported by a decline to 29% of the historical peak followed by a 1.46x recent recovery, giving the selected Style an evidence margin of 14 percentage points.
Characteristics of the Name Juana
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- J — Girl Names Starting with J
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Juana is a two-syllable name with a stressed-unstressed phonetic profile and an ending vowel sound. It is prominently associated with Juana of Castile, a Spanish monarch, which provides a regal and Elegant & Timeless aesthetic. The name possesses a fluid and balanced articulation.
Middle Names For Juana
Middle names used with JuanaMethodology
Juana is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Juana Maria · Juana Francisca · Juana Guadalupe · Juana Elizabeth · Juana ElviraView all 150 girl middle names.
- Total 213 middle names used with Juana
- 8 boy middle names used with Juana
- 52 unisex middle names used with Juana
Middle name suggestions for JuanaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Juana is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Juana Moore · Juana Mills · Juana Marsh · Juana Marks · Juana Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Juana
Natural Name MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 1 biological record matching the name Juana. None belong to the curated biological families used to classify Flower-, Tree-, or Bird-Inspired Names. This record is provided for reference only.
Names Similar to Juana
Sound Like Juana Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Joan · Jean · Jane · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Juana Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Jana · Joana · Jeana · View all 6 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Wendy · Wanda · Juanita · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Juana Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Juana”
Dictionary Meaning of "Juana"Methodology
A female given name from Spanish
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How to Spell Juana in ASL
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