US Popularity Rank: 12669

Origin: Latin

Meaning: Joy

Joyanna is a feminine name ideal for an occasion as joyful as baby’s arrival. Light and lyrical, Joyanna is a form of the Old French name Joy, which stems from the Latin gaudia, meaning “joy,” “delight,” and “pleasure.” Joy was particularly beloved in the Middle Ages and has stood the test of time as a quintessential title. With its musical “-anna” ending, Joyanna becomes a melody sure to harmonize with baby’s beautiful personality. Joyanna opens baby up to a world of love and positivity—a wonderful sentiment to bear in life’s great adventure.