Gianna
Italian girl's name meaning “God is gracious”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Italian
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #21
- Born in 2023
- 6,143
Meaning & origin
Gianna is an Italian short form of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni (John), meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a doublet of Jane.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Gianna ranked #21 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 6,143 US girls were given the name Gianna.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #21 in 2023
“Unranked” means Gianna was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with G.
Variants
Giovanna
Nicknames
Gia
Gianna: frequently asked questions
What does the name Gianna mean?
Gianna is a Italian name meaning "God is gracious". Gianna is an Italian short form of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni (John), meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a doublet of Jane.
Where does the name Gianna come from?
Gianna is of Italian origin. Gianna is an Italian short form of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni (John), meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a doublet of Jane.
Is Gianna a boy or a girl name?
Gianna is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Gianna?
In 2023, 6,143 US girls were given the name Gianna.
Is Gianna a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Gianna ranked #21 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Gianna?
Common nicknames for Gianna include Gia.