Johaan is of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious." It is a variant spelling of the popular name John, which itself comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan. Johaan gained popularity in the late 20th century and has since been used as both a given name and a surname. It is often associated with the Dutch form Johan, which is also derived from John. In recent years, variations such as Joahan andJohan have also emerged, adding to the diversity of this enduring name.
The name Johaan has seen a steady increase in popularity over the years, with a significant spike in births from 2013 onwards.