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Gianna
GirlItalian, Hebrew· “God is gracious”
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Italian, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- jee-AH-nuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #33
- US babies 2025
- 5,634
- Best rank
- #13 (2020)
- Peak year
- 2020
Meaning and origin of Gianna
Gianna is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “God is gracious”.
Gianna is an Italian short form of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John, from Hebrew meaning God is gracious. Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, an Italian physician canonized in the early twenty-first century, gave the name a devotional association in Catholic families. In the United States, Gianna has become a favorite for its warm Italian sound. Most Americans say jee-AH-nuh, while the Italian pronunciation is closer to JAH-nah. Gia and Gigi are affectionate nicknames, and Giana and Janna are related forms.
Popularity over time
Gianna first appears in US Social Security records in 1951. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 37 different years, starting in 1989. Its best national rank was #13 in 2020, the same year it reached its highest count of 7,903 babies. In 2025, 5,634 babies were named Gianna, and it ranked #33 nationally. That is 77% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #2,051 in 1980, #240 in 2000, #67 in 2010, and #33 in 2025. Of the 110,315 US girls named Gianna since records began, 36% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 34,665 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Camila, Penelope, Layla, Willow, and Emilia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Gianna ranked highest in Delaware, California, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Delaware | #12 | 24 |
| California | #14 | 990 |
| Arizona | #15 | 189 |
| Nevada | #17 | 60 |
| Texas | #18 | 756 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Gianna is usually pronounced jee-AH-nuh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with G and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Gianna
A few middle names that flow with Gianna: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Gianna
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gianna mean?
Gianna is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “God is gracious”.
What is the origin of the name Gianna?
Gianna has Italian and Hebrew roots. Gianna is an Italian short form of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John, from Hebrew meaning God is gracious.
Is Gianna a popular name?
Yes. Gianna ranked #33 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Gianna a boy or girl name?
Gianna is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Gianna?
Gianna is usually pronounced jee-AH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings