NAME PROFILE

Johna

Derived from the Greek word 'charma' meaning 'joy' or 'delight'. This name suggests a vibrant personality who radiates warmth and possesses an infectious spirit of happiness.

Key Stats

Total births2,462
GenderFemale (0% / 100%)
Peak year1961
Peak generationBoomer
First recorded1943
Most recent2004
Syllables2
Origin
Comeback nameNo

Popularity Trend (1910–2025)

19102025

Top States

CA — 36%TX — 26%OH — 17%OK — 12%PA — 10%

Notable People

Charmian Carr (Actress, The Sound of Music) · Charmaine Sheh (Actress, War and Beauty) · Charmaine Maxwell (Singer, Brownstone) · Charmaine Dragun (News Anchor, Ten News) · Charmaine Wilkerson (Author, Black Cake)

Nicknames & Diminutives

CharMainieCharmy

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