The name Joa is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Hebrew name Joel. In Hebrew, Joel means "Yahweh is God" or "God is willing." It is believed that the name was first used by a minor prophet in the Old Testament who had a vision of a plague of locusts.
In Spanish-speaking countries, Joa is often used as a diminutive for José or other names beginning with Joe-, such as Joaquín. However, it can also be used independently as a given name.
Joa is not typically associated with any specific saints or historical figures. It is not considered to have any significant religious significance beyond its biblical origins.
Today, Joa is still in use as a boy's name in Spain and other Spanish-speaking countries, but it is relatively rare compared to some other names like José or Juan. In English-speaking countries, the name is virtually unknown.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Joa has seen a consistent presence among newborns in the United States over the past decade. Here's a breakdown:
In 2013, there were 5 babies named Joa.
The number of newborns named Joa remained steady at 5 in 2016.
There was a slight increase in 2020, with 6 babies being named Joa.
This trend continued into 2022 and 2023, each year seeing 6 births for the name Joa.
In total, over these five years, there were 28 newborns named Joa in the United States. This consistency suggests that the name Joa has maintained a modest yet stable popularity among parents choosing names for their children during this period.