The name Johnta is of American origin, derived from combining elements of John and Jon. It gained popularity in the late 20th century as a unique and modern alternative to traditional names like Jonathan. Pronounced /dʒoʊnˈtɑː/, it has three syllables with emphasis on the second syllable. Johnta is typically considered a boy's name, although its unisex nature allows for flexibility in gender assignment.
Johnta was quite popular in 1987, with five babies given this unique name that year.