Jovanka is a female name with Serbian and Croatian origins. It is pronounced as "yo-VAN-ka" (/joˈvanka/). The name Jovanka has variations such as Jovana. In the United States, Jovanka has been given to newborns since at least 1967. The popularity of the name has varied over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 8 babies per year. While not extremely common, Jovanka carries a unique and exotic charm that sets it apart from more popular names. With its rich heritage and pleasant sound, Jovanka is a beautiful choice for parents seeking a name that stands out while still being elegant and feminine.
| Jovanka Stanojević - Jovanka Stanojevic is a Serbian painter. |
| Jovanka Broz was Yugoslavia's First Lady from 1952 to 1980 and a lieutenant colonel in the Yugoslav People's Army. |
| Jovanka Houska is an English chess International Master, Woman Grandmaster and nine-time British Women's Chess Champion. |
| Jovanka Bončić-Katerinić - Jovanka Boncic-Katerinic was a Serbian architect and the first woman to earn an engineering degree in Imperial Germany. |
| Jovanka Radičević - Jovanka Radicevic is a former handball player from Montenegro. |