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Gianna Girl

Popularity: #23 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAH-nah / /ˈdʒɑː.nə/

Italian; Hebrew

Meaning

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

Historical & Cultural Background

Gianna is a feminine form of the name Giovanni, which is the Italian equivalent of John. The name has been popular in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. It gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th century and has been associated with various cultural and religious figures.

Trend Summary

Gianna has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Giannina
  • Giana

International Variants

  • Gianna (Italian)
  • Jana (Slavic)
  • Yana (Slavic)

Famous people named Gianna

Gianna Nannini is an Italian singer-songwriter recognized for her contributions to rock music.

Gianna Jessen is an American pro-life activist and author who survived a failed abortion.

Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki is a Greek lawyer and politician known for her role in the 2004 Athens Olympics.

Fictional characters named Gianna

Gianna is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Odyssey' known for her role in the storyline.

Gianna is a character in the animated series 'The Lion Guard' who is a member of the Lion Guard.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gianna was first seen in the United States in 1951. Gianna has ranked as high as #43 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)

Top States for Gianna (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 1,081
18%
TX 865
15%
FL 486
8%
NY 403
7%
IL 218
4%
NJ 211
4%
PA 198
3%
OH 183
3%
NC 171
3%
AZ 169
3%
GA 162
3%
VA 136
2%
IN 110
2%
WA 110
2%
MA 97
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19515
19559
19566
195711
19588
195915
196021
196114
196220
196346
196435
196539
196642
196739
196827
196950
197038
197145
197235
197323
197438
197536
197643
197748
197861
197953
198050
198146
198255
198373
198460
198590
198689
1987123
1988111
1989209
1990227
1991327
1992365
1993430
1994491
1995617
1996655
1997771
19981,176
19991,307
20001,332
20011,765
20021,985
20032,311
20042,727
20052,962
20063,454
20073,713
20083,669
20093,938
20103,960
20114,071
20123,627
20133,442
20143,082
20153,183
20163,226
20173,197
20183,450
20193,422
20207,899
20217,475
20226,416
20236,143
20246,097