Zhanna
“God is gracious”
Russia origin · Girl name
#14923US 2025
6Births / yr
↑Rising
113All-time births
📅 Since 199400
How to pronounce Zhanna
ZAH·NNAH
/ˈzɑ.ˈnnɑ/ · stress on ZAH · 2 syllables
“God is gracious”
Russia origin · Girl name
What does Zhanna mean and where does it come from?
Zhanna is a Slavic variant of the name Joanna, derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָה (Yochanan), which means 'God is gracious'. In Russian culture, it is popular and sometimes used in Eastern European countries. The name Zhanna has faced fluctuations in popularity over time, peaking in the late 20th
Cultural significance
Zhanna has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Russia-speaking communities, where it reflects values of god is gracious.
Peak popularity
Reached #11272 in 2016 — currently #14923 in the US.
How else can you spell Zhanna?
Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive
What middle names flow best with Zhanna?
Zhanna works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful
Zhanna Leah
One syllable · timeless choice
Zhanna Quinn
One syllable · timeless choice
Zhanna Blair
One syllable · on the rise
Zhanna Ruth
One syllable · timeless choice
Zhanna Wren
One syllable · vintage charm
Zhanna Faith
One syllable · vintage charm
How popular is Zhanna right now?
Rising fast — up 2648 spots — currently #14923 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names
The story of Zhanna
Zhanna is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1994. With 107 total births recorded, Zhanna remains relatively uncommon. The name has grown more popular over time, rising from #17730 in 2005 to #17571 in 2023.
Names that peaked alongside Zhanna in 2016:
Zhanna by decade
Zhanna peaked in the 2010s. See all 2010s names →
| Decade | Births | |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6 | |
| 2000s | 45 | |
| 2010s ★ | 56 | |
| 2020s | 6 |
Zhanna has only 107 total recorded births since 1994 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.
What are good nicknames for Zhanna?
BULGARIAN
Ivanka
CROATIAN
IvankaNinaŽana
CZECH
IvaIvankaIvkaJaničkaNina
DANISH
HannaHanneJanneJannickeJannikeJeanetteJonnaNinaVanja
What names sound and feel like Zhanna?
Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Zhanna also consider these
How is Zhanna written in other languages?
Lashawn
AFRICAN AMERICAN
Jone
BASQUE
Ioanna
BIBLICAL GREEK
Iohanna
BIBLICAL LATIN
Joanna
BIBLICAL
Ioana
BULGARIAN
Жанна
Russian
What are the boy versions of Zhanna?
Deshaun AFRICAN AMERICANDeshawn AFRICAN AMERICANKeshaun AFRICAN AMERICANKeshawn AFRICAN AMERICANRashaun AFRICAN AMERICANRashawn AFRICAN AMERICANGjon ALBANIANYahya ARABICYuhanna ARABICHovhannes ARMENIANHovik ARMENIANHovo ARMENIANOhannes ARMENIANGanix BASQUEIon BASQUEJon BASQUEIvan BELARUSIANYan BELARUSIANIoannes BIBLICAL GREEKYehochanan BIBLICAL HEBREWYochanan BIBLICAL HEBREWIohannes BIBLICAL LATINJehohanan BIBLICALJohanan BIBLICALJohn BIBLICALYanick BRETONYann BRETONYannic BRETONYannick BRETONIoan BULGARIANIvan BULGARIANIvo BULGARIANYanko BULGARIANYoan BULGARIANJan CATALANJoan CATALANJowan CORNISHGhjuvan CORSICANIvan CROATIANIvica CROATIANIvo CROATIANJanko CROATIANVanja CROATIANHonza CZECHIvan CZECHJan CZECHJanek CZECHHans DANISHJan DANISHJannick DANISHJannik DANISHJens DANISHJohan DANISHJohannes DANISHJon DANISHHanke DUTCHHanne DUTCHHannes DUTCHHans DUTCHJan DUTCHJo DUTCHJohan DUTCHJohannes DUTCHJoop DUTCHEvan ENGLISHHank ENGLISHIan ENGLISHIvan ENGLISHJack ENGLISHJackie ENGLISHJake ENGLISHJohn ENGLISHJohnie ENGLISHJohnnie ENGLISHJohnny ENGLISHJon ENGLISHSean ENGLISHShane ENGLISHShaun ENGLISHShawn ENGLISHShayne ENGLISHVan ENGLISHJoĉjo ESPERANTOJohano ESPERANTOJaan ESTONIANJohannes ESTONIANJuhan ESTONIANJóannes FAROESEJóhannes FAROESEJón FAROESEHannes FINNISHHannu FINNISHJani FINNISHJanne FINNISHJohannes FINNISHJoni FINNISHJouni FINNISHJuha FINNISHJuhana FINNISHJuhani FINNISHJuho FINNISHJukka FINNISHJussi FINNISHJean FRENCHJeannot FRENCHYanick FRENCHYann FRENCHYannic FRENCHYannick FRENCHXoán GALICIANIoane GEORGIANIvane GEORGIANVano GEORGIANHannes GERMANHans GERMANJan GERMANJo GERMANJohann GERMANJohannes GERMANGianni GREEKGiannis GREEKIoannis GREEKYanni GREEKYannis GREEKYianni GREEKYiannis GREEKKeoni HAWAIIANYochanan HEBREWIván HUNGARIANJancsi HUNGARIANJani HUNGARIANJános HUNGARIANJóhann ICELANDICJóhannes ICELANDICJón ICELANDICYohanes INDONESIANEoin IRISHSeán IRISHSean IRISHShane IRISHGian ITALIANGianni ITALIANGiannino ITALIANGiovanni ITALIANIvan ITALIANIvano ITALIANNino ITALIANVanni ITALIANJoannes LATE ROMANJohannes LATE ROMANJānis LATVIANSjang LIMBURGISHSjeng LIMBURGISHJonas LITHUANIANIvan MACEDONIANIvo MACEDONIANJovan MACEDONIANEan MANXJuan MANXHankin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHHann MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJackin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJan MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJankin MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJon MEDIEVAL ENGLISHJehan MEDIEVAL FRENCHZuan MEDIEVAL ITALIANHans NORWEGIANJan NORWEGIANJens NORWEGIANJohan NORWEGIANJohannes NORWEGIANJon NORWEGIANJone NORWEGIANJoan OCCITANIoannu OLD CHURCH SLAVICYahya PERSIANIwan POLISHJan POLISHJanek POLISHJanusz POLISHJoão PORTUGUESEJoãozinho PORTUGUESEIancu ROMANIANIoan ROMANIANIon ROMANIANIonel ROMANIANIonuț ROMANIANNelu ROMANIANIoann RUSSIANIvan RUSSIANVanya RUSSIANJuhán SAMIGiuanne SARDINIANJuanne SARDINIANEoin SCOTTISHIain SCOTTISHIan SCOTTISHJock SCOTTISHJockie SCOTTISHJocky SCOTTISHSeoc SCOTTISHIvan SERBIANIvica SERBIANIvo SERBIANJanko SERBIANJovan SERBIANVanja SERBIANIvan SLOVAKJán SLOVAKJanko SLOVAKAnže SLOVENEIvan SLOVENEJan SLOVENEJanez SLOVENEJanko SLOVENEŽan SLOVENEIván SPANISHJuan SPANISHJuanito SPANISHXuan SPANISHHampus SWEDISHHannes SWEDISHHans SWEDISHHasse SWEDISHJan SWEDISHJanne SWEDISHJens SWEDISHJohan SWEDISHJohannes SWEDISHJon SWEDISHYahya TURKISHIvan UKRAINIANEvan WELSHIanto WELSHIefan WELSHIeuan WELSHIfan WELSHIoan WELSHIwan WELSHSiôn WELSHJackson ENGLISHJaxon ENGLISHJaxson ENGLISHMalone ENGLISHSinjin ENGLISHYancy ENGLISHYahweh THEOLOGYBevan WELSH
Common questions about the name Zhanna
What does the name Zhanna mean?
Zhanna means "God is gracious" — a name rooted in Russia tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.
How popular is the name Zhanna?
Zhanna is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.
What is the cultural origin of Zhanna?
Zhanna originates from Russia tradition. Russia names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.
How do you pronounce the name Zhanna?
Zhanna is a two-syllable name pronounced ZAH-NNAH. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.
Is Zhanna a common or rare name?
Zhanna is a distinctive choice that balances familiarity with individuality. It strikes a balance between standing out and fitting in.
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