Noah Boy
NOH-uh
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#2
Giovani
BoyItalian, Hebrew· “variant of Giovanni, 'God is gracious'”
- Meaning
- variant of Giovanni, 'God is gracious'
- Origin
- Italian, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- joh-VAH-nee
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,312
- US babies 2025
- 148
- Best rank
- #503 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Giovani
Giovani is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “variant of Giovanni, 'God is gracious'”.
Giovani is a spelling variant of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. John comes from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning God is gracious. Giovanni has been one of the most common names in Italy for centuries, borne by painters, saints, popes and poets such as Giovanni Boccaccio. The single-N spelling Giovani is found especially in the Americas, where Italian names are admired for their musical sound. Gio makes a stylish nickname. The name feels warm, expressive and classic.
Popularity over time
Giovani first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 14 different years, starting in 2002. Its best national rank was #503 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 519 babies. In 2025, 148 babies were named Giovani, and it ranked #1,312 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,706 in 1980, #1,004 in 2000, #528 in 2010, and #1,312 in 2025. Of the 7,616 US boys named Giovani since records began, 41% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,449 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Dominik, Madden, Jagger, Xzavier, and Bentlee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Giovani ranked highest in Indiana, Texas, and Arizona.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | #731 | 8 |
| Texas | #813 | 33 |
| Arizona | #877 | 6 |
| Colorado | #894 | 5 |
| California | #1130 | 18 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Giovani is usually pronounced joh-VAH-nee, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with G and ends in “-ni”.
Middle names for Giovani
A few middle names that flow with Giovani: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Giovani
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giovani mean?
Giovani is an Italian and Hebrew name that means “variant of Giovanni, 'God is gracious'”.
What is the origin of the name Giovani?
Giovani has Italian and Hebrew roots. Giovani is a spelling variant of Giovanni, the Italian form of John.
Is Giovani a popular name?
Not especially. Giovani ranked #1,312 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Giovani a boy or girl name?
Giovani is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Giovani?
Giovani is usually pronounced joh-VAH-nee. 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