Giovana Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjo-VAH-nah / dʒoʊˈvɑːnəItalian; Portuguese
Meaning
Italian: God is gracious; Portuguese: God is gracious
Historical & Cultural Background
Giovana is the feminine form of Giovanni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. The name has been popular in Italy and Portuguese-speaking countries. It reflects a long-standing tradition of using biblical names in Christian cultures. Variants of the name have appeared in various forms across different languages.
Trend Summary
Giovana has seen moderate popularity in the U.S., particularly among Italian and Portuguese communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Giovanna
- Giovannina
International Variants
- Giovanna (Italian)
- Giovanne (French)
- Jovanna (Spanish)
Famous people named Giovana
Giovana Fagundes is a Brazilian actress known for her roles in various television series.
Giovana Oliveira is a Brazilian model who has participated in international fashion shows.
Giovana Santos is a Brazilian singer recognized for her contributions to contemporary music.
Giovana D'Angelo is an Italian artist celebrated for her modern art exhibitions.
Fictional characters named Giovana
Giovana is a character in the novel 'The Last Summer' who represents resilience and hope.
Giovana appears in the animated series 'Adventures in Dreamland' as a brave explorer.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Giovana was first seen in the United States in 1971. Giovana has ranked as high as #1253 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Giovana has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Giovana (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 6 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 8 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 11 |
| 1990 | 14 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 41 |
| 1994 | 22 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 33 |
| 1998 | 28 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 25 |
| 2001 | 46 |
| 2002 | 34 |
| 2003 | 42 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 39 |
| 2006 | 22 |
| 2007 | 36 |
| 2008 | 25 |
| 2009 | 20 |
| 2010 | 27 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 8 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 14 |
| 2017 | 18 |
| 2018 | 25 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 14 |