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The baby name Jeanna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒiˈænə/ (JEE-AN-uh).

Jeanna is French in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: French
Pronunciation: /dʒiˈænə/ (JEE-AN-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Jeanna ?

The baby name Jeanna is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒiˈænə/ (JEE-AN-uh).

Jeanna is French in Origin.

Jeanna is an English spelling variant related to the French name Jeanne, the feminine of Jean, a cognate of John. Its lineage runs from Latin Iohannes and Greek Ioannes back to the Hebrew Yochanan, yielding the time‑honored meaning “God is gracious.” The final -a marks a clearly feminine form in English while retaining the French base, making Jeanna feel both continental and approachable.

Used in the United States throughout the 20th century, Jeanna rose most noticeably from the 1960s through the 1980s. Pronunciations vary - most commonly JEE-nuh, though some prefer jee-AH-nuh. Close variants and cognates include Jeanne, Jeana, Jeane, Jeannine/Jeanine, Jeannie, Jane, Joan, Joanna, Johanna, Ioana, Siobhán, Sian, Ivana, and Gianna. The name’s long cross‑cultural history gives Jeanna a classic foundation with a gently modern twist.

Jeanna has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Jeanna

Jeanna Friske Actor · Born 1974 · Russia Jeanna Friske was a Russian actress and singer best known for her role in the film 'Night Watch'. She was also a member of the pop group Blestyashchiye, where she gained significant popularity. Her career spanned both music and acting, making her a well-known figure in Russian entertainment. Jeanna Fine Actor · Born 1964 · United States Jeanna Fine is an American actress known for her work in the adult film industry during the 1980s and 1990s. She appeared in numerous films and became a notable figure in the genre. Her performances in movies like 'New Wave Hookers' and 'Cafe Flesh 2' are among her most recognized works.

Jeanna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Girls 2014 #180 2 1,576
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
DK 0 #206 1 5,198
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
Canada Girls 2024 #279 7 2,795
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
TW Girls 0 #287 3 8,139
KZ Girls 0 #306 15 5,862
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
France Girls 2021 #397 9 3,185
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #427 3 13,098
RU Girls 0 #463 36 11,913
PA Girls 0 #517 2 9,861
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
KW Girls 0 #559 3 19,177
CR Girls 0 #568 6 11,342
SG Girls 0 #568 19 18,916
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AE Girls 0 #593 5 20,968
HK Girls 0 #642 9 16,104
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
Finland Girls 2026 #725 14 3,895
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
Germany Girls 0 #819 20 4,949
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
CL Girls 0 #912 4 14,098
NL Girls 0 #946 10 5,933
MY Girls 0 #978 17 24,821
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,007 3 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,013 2 25,931
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,147 6 16,140
MA 0 #1,198 2 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,233 4 25,928
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,266 2 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,432 15 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Jeanna is popular in 48 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
AE
BG

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People also ask about Jeanna

Jeanna is predominantly a girl's name.
Jeanna is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /dʒiˈænə/ (JEE-AN-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Jeanne, Jeana, Jeannie, Jena and Jenea.
Across languages, Jeanna has these equivalents: Jane (English), Joan (English), Juana (Spanish), Giovanna (Italian), Gianna (Italian), and 1 more.
Yes — Jeanna ranked #180 in Sweden in 2014, and appears in official birth registries across 5 countries.
Jeanna ranks highest in Sweden (#180 in 2014).
Jeanna's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #413 in 2011 to #397 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Jeanna are in our database, including Jeanna Friske (Actor), Jeanna Fine (Actor).