Jobana
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 30 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Jobana is not in the current national top 1,000. In fact, it is among the rarest names in the SSA dataset — a choice that signals bold individuality.
With records spanning 1994 to 2003, Jobana has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
Jobana is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jobana is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a feminine elaboration of Job — the biblical patriarch whose name means 'persecuted' or 'one who weeps,' though the Book of Job transforms that suffering into a story of enduring faith. The -ana suffix softens and feminizes the ancient name.
A rare and contemplative choice, Jobana carries the quiet resilience of a name shaped by one of scripture's most profound stories.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Jobana is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1994 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Jobana’s rarity (30 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jobana has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1994.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 19 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 11 | — |
The Story of Jobana
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2001, Jobana is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Jobana are most likely born between 1994 and 2003.
How rare is Jobana?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Jobana is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1994, peaked in the 2000s with 19 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 1994–2003)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 | #16915 |
| 2001 | 14 | #7496 |
| 1997 | 5 | #14760 |
| 1994 | 6 | #12469 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1994–2003