Gianna Girl
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)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 1,081 | |
| TX | 865 | |
| FL | 486 | |
| NY | 403 | |
| IL | 218 | |
| NJ | 211 | |
| PA | 198 | |
| OH | 183 | |
| NC | 171 | |
| AZ | 169 | |
| GA | 162 | |
| VA | 136 | |
| IN | 110 | |
| WA | 110 | |
| MA | 97 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1951 | 5 |
| 1955 | 9 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1957 | 11 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 15 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 14 |
| 1962 | 20 |
| 1963 | 46 |
| 1964 | 35 |
| 1965 | 39 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1967 | 39 |
| 1968 | 27 |
| 1969 | 50 |
| 1970 | 38 |
| 1971 | 45 |
| 1972 | 35 |
| 1973 | 23 |
| 1974 | 38 |
| 1975 | 36 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1977 | 48 |
| 1978 | 61 |
| 1979 | 53 |
| 1980 | 50 |
| 1981 | 46 |
| 1982 | 55 |
| 1983 | 73 |
| 1984 | 60 |
| 1985 | 90 |
| 1986 | 89 |
| 1987 | 123 |
| 1988 | 111 |
| 1989 | 209 |
| 1990 | 227 |
| 1991 | 327 |
| 1992 | 365 |
| 1993 | 430 |
| 1994 | 491 |
| 1995 | 617 |
| 1996 | 655 |
| 1997 | 771 |
| 1998 | 1,176 |
| 1999 | 1,307 |
| 2000 | 1,332 |
| 2001 | 1,765 |
| 2002 | 1,985 |
| 2003 | 2,311 |
| 2004 | 2,727 |
| 2005 | 2,962 |
| 2006 | 3,454 |
| 2007 | 3,713 |
| 2008 | 3,669 |
| 2009 | 3,938 |
| 2010 | 3,960 |
| 2011 | 4,071 |
| 2012 | 3,627 |
| 2013 | 3,442 |
| 2014 | 3,082 |
| 2015 | 3,183 |
| 2016 | 3,226 |
| 2017 | 3,197 |
| 2018 | 3,450 |
| 2019 | 3,422 |
| 2020 | 7,899 |
| 2021 | 7,475 |
| 2022 | 6,416 |
| 2023 | 6,143 |
| 2024 | 6,097 |