Joanell is of American origin, derived from the combination of 'Joan' and 'Ell'. It gained prominence during the mid-20th century but remains relatively uncommon today. The name Joanell is composed of two elements: 'Joan', which is a feminine form of Johannes, meaning 'God is gracious'; and 'Ell', short for Eleanor, meaning 'shine upon others'. Thus, Joanell could be interpreted as 'God shines on others through grace'. There are no historical figures or famous individuals known by this name.
The name Joanell experienced varying popularity between 1942 and 1965, with peaks in the mid-40s and early 50s, but remained relatively uncommon overall.