John is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious." It is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which consists of the elements yo (meaning "God") and chanan (meaning "graced" or "gracious"). The name John has been popular for centuries, with notable figures throughout history bearing this name. In the New Testament of the Bible, John is one of the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus Christ, and he is also the author of the Gospel of John and Revelation.
The name Johnas experienced fluctuations in popularity over time, peaking with seven births in 1975 before declining and stabilizing at five births per year between 1980 and 2009. Overall, there were 32 babies named Johnas born during these years.