Gianna

Gianna is a Italian girl's name. Italian feminine form of John meaning "God is gracious." Combines traditional roots with a melodic, feminine sound.

How popular is Gianna in the United States?

In 2024, 6,097 girls in the United States were named Gianna, making it the 23rd most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 95th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2020, with 7,906 births.

Records for Gianna go back to 1951, and 104,698 babies have been given the name since.

What Gianna means and where it comes from

Italian feminine form of John meaning "God is gracious." Combines traditional roots with a melodic, feminine sound.

Gianna is of Italian origin, described as elegant in style.

Is Gianna a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Gianna went to 6,097 girls and 7 boys — over 99% girls.

In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

Shorter names that share the opening of Gianna

  • Gia
  • Gian

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Gianna

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Gianna mean?

Italian feminine form of John meaning "God is gracious." Combines traditional roots with a melodic, feminine sound.

Where does the name Gianna come from?

Gianna is of Italian origin, and is usually described as elegant in style.

How popular is Gianna in the United States?

In 2024, 6,097 girls in the United States were named Gianna, making it the 23rd most popular girl's name that year.

Is Gianna a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024, Gianna went to 6,097 girls and 7 boys — over 99% girls. In practice it reads as a girls' name in the US.

What are the short forms of Gianna?

Gia, Gian are shorter names in current US use that share the opening of Gianna.

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