Gianna Girl

Popularity: #32 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JAH-nah //ˈdʒɑː.nə//

Origin: Italian; Hebrew

Meaning: Italian: God is gracious; Hebrew: He (God) has been gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Gianna is of Italian origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This name evolved through several linguistic transformations, first appearing in Greek as Ioannes, then in Latin as Johannes. The name was later adopted into Old French as Johan, which influenced various forms across Europe, including the Italian Gianna.

The Italian variant is often considered a diminutive of Giovanna, the feminine form of Giovanni, which also traces its roots back to Yochanan. Historically, the name Gianna has been associated with several notable figures, including saints and biblical characters.

One of the most significant is Saint John the Baptist, whose name has been borne by numerous saints throughout Christian history. The name's prominence in religious contexts was further solidified by its inclusion in major biblical translations, such as the Vulgate in the late 4th century and the King James Bible in the early 17th century, where variations of the name appear frequently.

Culturally, Gianna carries connotations of grace and divine favor, reflecting its etymological roots. The name has been embraced in various artistic and literary contexts, often symbolizing purity and virtue.

Its enduring appeal can be attributed to its melodic sound and deep historical significance, which resonate within Italian culture and beyond. The name Gianna is sometimes affectionately shortened to Gi, a diminutive that emphasizes familiarity and warmth, though the full form remains widely used in formal contexts.

Famous people named Gianna

In this section, you will find notable people named Gianna. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gianna who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Gianna who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Gianna Jessen is a pro-life advocate best known for her testimony regarding abortion survival.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Gianna, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GiovanniGiovannaGinaGiselleGiulioGiorgio

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Gianna. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GiovannaGinaGiselleGiuliaGiaJanaJasmineJulianaGenevieveGiuliana

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gianna was first seen in the United States in 1951.

Gianna has ranked as high as #45 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, New Jersey, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Gianna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Gianna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gianna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gianna.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 5,634 0 5,634
2024 6,138 7 6,131
2023 6,146 0 6,146
2022 6,427 8 6,419
2021 7,485 8 7,477
2020 7,910 7 7,903
2019 3,429 5 3,424
2018 3,456 5 3,451
2017 3,204 5 3,199
2016 3,226 0 3,226
2015 3,183 0 3,183
2014 3,082 0 3,082
2013 3,442 0 3,442
2012 3,627 0 3,627
2011 4,077 6 4,071
2010 3,960 0 3,960
2009 3,939 0 3,939
2008 3,669 0 3,669
2007 3,719 6 3,713
2006 3,454 0 3,454
2005 2,968 6 2,962
2004 2,732 5 2,727
2003 2,311 0 2,311
2002 1,990 5 1,985
2001 1,765 0 1,765
2000 1,333 0 1,333
1999 1,307 0 1,307
1998 1,177 0 1,177
1997 771 0 771
1996 656 0 656
1995 617 0 617
1994 491 0 491
1993 430 0 430
1992 365 0 365
1991 327 0 327
1990 227 0 227
1989 209 0 209
1988 111 0 111
1987 123 0 123
1986 89 0 89
1985 90 0 90
1984 60 0 60
1983 73 0 73
1982 55 0 55
1981 46 0 46
1980 51 0 51
1979 53 0 53
1978 61 0 61
1977 48 0 48
1976 43 0 43
1975 36 0 36
1974 38 0 38
1973 23 0 23
1972 35 0 35
1971 45 0 45
1970 38 0 38
1969 50 0 50
1968 27 0 27
1967 39 0 39
1966 42 0 42
1965 39 0 39
1964 35 0 35
1963 46 0 46
1962 20 0 20
1961 14 0 14
1960 21 0 21
1959 15 0 15
1958 8 0 8
1957 11 0 11
1956 6 0 6
1955 9 0 9
1951 5 0 5

Top States for Gianna (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 1,081
18%
TX 865
14%
FL 486
8%
NY 403
7%
IL 218
4%
NJ 211
3%
PA 198
3%
OH 183
3%
NC 171
3%
AZ 169
3%
GA 162
3%
MI 138
2%
VA 136
2%
IN 110
2%
WA 110
2%
MA 97
2%
MD 95
2%
CO 94
2%
CT 82
1%
TN 80
1%
LA 76
1%
WI 76
1%
MN 72
1%
NV 72
1%
SC 66
1%
MO 66
1%
IA 59
1%
KS 47
1%
UT 45
1%
OR 43
1%
AL 39
1%
NM 37
1%
OK 37
1%
KY 36
1%
AR 35
1%
NE 29
0%
MS 27
0%
DE 25
0%
ID 19
0%
RI 15
0%
WV 12
0%
SD 12
0%
DC 12
0%
HI 12
0%
NH 11
0%
ND 9
0%
AK 8
0%
MT 5
0%