Meaning and history
Janna is a feminine form related to John in Dutch, German and Scandinavian use, ultimately meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It can also be an Arabic name connected with paradise or garden. Notable bearers include Dutch actress Janna Fassaert and American astrophysicist and author Janna Levin.
Janna moved from #874 to #955 for girls between 1991 and 1992. Its highest annual birth count came in 1979, with 428 births.