Los Angeles, Jan 2 (NationPress) Reality star JoJo Siwa has made a significant decision regarding her identity as she embraces 2026. The talented musician, dancer, and social media influencer has exciting plans for the year ahead.

The 22-year-old took to her TikTok account on New Year’s Eve to unveil her new name, as reported by ‘People’ magazine. Fans quickly noticed that the “Karma” singer now identifies as “Joelle Siwa” to her 46 million TikTok followers. In a Reddit discussion, fans highlighted that her boyfriend, Chris Hughes, has also referred to her as “Joelle” in his now-expired Instagram story.

In her last TikTok of 2025, Siwa hinted at some upcoming projects while lip-syncing to her hit 2016 song “Boomerang”. According to ‘People’ magazine, fans reacted enthusiastically in the comments not only to her project teaser but also to her name change. One fan commented, “The name change is perfect for 2026! Happy New Year”, while another said, “Joelle feels so authentic, wishing you every happiness in 2026”.

While some fans expressed confusion about the new name, many long-time supporters reminded others that the name Joelle is not new for Siwa. “Her real name is Joelle, Jojo was just a nickname. Are y’all new here?” quipped one social media user. Alongside her upcoming projects, Siwa has made it clear that her romantic life is blossoming. After publicly confirming her relationship with Love Island star Chris Hughes last summer, the couple has begun discussing engagement.

In a joint interview with The Sun’s Fabulous Magazine, Hughes shared his thoughts on proposing, stating he dislikes the idea of doing it during the holiday season. “You always get people who get engaged at Christmas. You see it on Instagram; every year you’re gonna see somebody who gets engaged. I kinda like the idea of it not being at a time where it could be expected,” he explained.