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Joa
UnisexMeaning of Joa: Portuguese: 'God is gracious'
Joa is a unisex name most strongly associated with Portuguese naming. It has 3 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 5967th most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5967
14 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
114
First recorded 1953 · peak 2024
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
54% boys · 46% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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