JoJo Siwa has quietly changed her name on TikTok, surprising her 46 million followers. The 22-year-old singer and reality star, known from Dance Moms, updated her display name from JoJo Siwa to Joelle Siwa.
Her actual TikTok handle, @itsjojosiwa, remains the same, but the switch has fans realizing that JoJo is a nickname, derived from her full name, Joelle Joanie Siwa.
Fan Reactions
Many fans were confused, asking questions such as:
- “JOJO DOES THIS MEAN YOUR REAL NAME IS JOELLE?”
- “WHO the hell is Joelle Siwa?”
- “Wdym Joelle? Aren’t u JoJo Siwa?”
Others explained the change, pointing out that Joelle is her real name and praised the rebrand:
- “Joelle suits you so much more. Such an iconic, unique name.”
- “Ooh you’ve rebranded—good for you! Happy New Year JoJo, I hope you have a great 2026.”
Why the Change?
JoJo did not directly address the update but posted a TikTok teasing 2026, captioned:
“What a year it is ahead.”
In the video, she mouthed along to her song Boomerang, singing:
“I’mma come back like a boomerang.”
Fans speculated this could hint at new music or projects in the coming year.
In Short
JoJo Siwa is embracing her real name, Joelle, in a subtle rebrand on social media. Fans were initially surprised but many are supportive, and the update hints at exciting new plans for 2026.
