Boy · #12,551 in 2026

Johah

Name: Popularity of the name Johah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Johah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,551

Peak Rank

#7,282 (1997)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1983

First Year

2008

Last Year

1997

Peak Year

#7282

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Johah

Johah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1983, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 7 Johahs were born — ranking #7,282 that year. As of 2026, Johah ranks #12,551 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 29 Johahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Johah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Johah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Geha
Jota
Gioia
Joia
Jonah
Jona
Joana
Jolla
Joka
Jola
Joda
Jehu

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Johah

What does the name Johah mean?

Johah is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Johah in 2026?

In 2026, Johah ranks #12,551 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Johah most popular?

Johah reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #7,282 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Johah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Johah is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Johah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Johah include Ignasio, Gamalier, Onassis. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Johah

Johah is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 29 births in the dataset. Johah's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #7,282. Use the chart and map above to compare Johah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.