US Popularity Rank: 11840

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious

Yoana means “God is gracious” and is a Hebrew girl’s name derived from Yohanan, which means “Yahweh is gracious.” It’s a variant of Joanna and a feminine form of John. It is a common name in many cultures and languages around the world, including in Bulgarian and Spanish-speaking countries. If you’re looking for a timeless moniker that’s used internationally, Yoana makes a pretty choice.