The baby name Josianna is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌdʒoʊziˈænə/ (jo-zee-AN-uh).
Josianna is English in Origin.
The baby name Josianna is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /ˌdʒoʊziˈænə/ (jo-zee-AN-uh).
Josianna is English in Origin.
Josianna is a modern feminine given name formed by combining elements of Joseph and Anna, via French Josiane/Josianne and Portuguese Josiana. Rooted in Hebrew Yosef “he will add/increase” and Hannah/Anne “grace, favor,” the blended meaning is often interpreted as “God will add grace” or “increase of grace.” Some also connect the Jos- element to Josiah (Hebrew Yoshiyahu “Yahweh supports”), though modern use typically reads it as Joseph plus Anna. The -anna ending also aligns with Romance and English elaborations that soften Josie with a lyrical close.
As an independent spelling, Josianna is rare but documented in late 20th–21st‑century registers in North America and Lusophone communities, reflecting the long European habit of devotional double names honoring Joseph and Anne. Close variants include Josiane, Josiana, Josianne, Josiann, Joseanna, and Josanna; related diminutives are Josie, Jo, Sia, Anna, and Annie.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Girls | 0 | #153 | 1 | 3,773 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| United States | Girls | 2022 | #899 | 5 | 8,739 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
Josianna is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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