Giovanna Girl

Popularity: #669 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationjo-VAHN-nah / dʒoˈvɑn.nɑ

Italian; Latin

Meaning

Italian: God is gracious; Latin: young

Historical & Cultural Background

Giovanna is the Italian feminine form of Giovanni, which is derived from the Latin name Iohannes. It has been a popular name in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. The name has historical significance, often associated with saints and notable figures in Italian history.

Trend Summary

Giovanna has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common compared to its masculine counterpart.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Giovanna
  • Giovannina

International Variants

  • Giovanna (Italian)
  • Juana (Spanish)
  • Johanna (German)
  • Giovanna (Portuguese)

Famous people named Giovanna

Giovanna Antonelli is a Brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas.

Giovanna Fletcher is a British author and podcast host recognized for her literary works.

Giovanna Trillini is an Italian fencer who won multiple Olympic medals.

Giovanna Mezzogiorno is an acclaimed Italian actress celebrated for her performances in film.

Fictional characters named Giovanna

Giovanna is a character in the video game series 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' known for her unique abilities.

Giovanna is featured in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' as a recurring character.

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Giovanna was first seen in the United States in 1904. Giovanna has ranked as high as #950 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Giovanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Giovanna (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NJ 32
14%
FL 31
13%
NY 29
12%
TX 25
11%
CA 22
9%
IL 17
7%
PA 13
6%
MA 13
6%
CT 9
4%
VA 8
3%
OH 7
3%
NC 6
3%
CO 6
3%
GA 5
2%
TN 5
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19045
19075
19085
19105
191111
191212
191320
191416
191518
191617
191722
191828
191923
192017
192117
192220
192310
192420
192516
192612
192721
192811
192919
193012
193116
193210
193317
193414
193515
19368
193714
19386
19398
19407
194113
19427
194313
194416
19459
19469
194712
194814
19498
19509
195119
195211
195311
195421
195526
195630
195731
195831
195930
196025
196129
196249
196332
196444
196554
196666
196747
196844
196970
197061
197156
197267
197386
197477
197573
1976103
197771
197873
197980
198081
198189
198266
198382
198484
198595
1986105
1987141
1988148
1989146
1990159
1991193
1992195
1993269
1994202
1995213
1996199
1997262
1998284
1999250
2000281
2001396
2002364
2003356
2004401
2005408
2006390
2007392
2008377
2009354
2010369
2011346
2012304
2013262
2014313
2015344
2016364
2017335
2018324
2019326
2020368
2021328
2022288
2023285
2024284