Meaning and history
Xoana is the Galician feminine form of John, corresponding to Joanna or Juana. It ultimately derives from Hebrew Yehochanan, meaning “Yahweh is gracious.” The name family has extensive biblical and Christian associations through John the Baptist, John the Apostle, and women named Joanna in the New Testament. The initial X reflects Galician orthography and pronunciation. Notable bearers include Galician musician Xoana Ares; prominent exact-name examples remain relatively limited.
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2024: 9 births, rank #10,271
20252025: 8 births, rank #10,917
In 2025, 8 babies were recorded with the name Xoana, ranking #10,917 among girls.