Gianna
Gianna is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Gianna is a classic Italian feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Giovanna. Derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, it shares its etymological root with Jane and Joan. In the United States, it became significantly popular in the 2000s and remains a top female name.
Popularity in the United States
110,315 babies in the United States have been named Gianna since 1880. It ranks #350 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #16.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.8 %)
- NY (11.5 %)
- TX (8.2 %)
- FL (7.8 %)
- NJ (7.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 333 |
| 1970-1980 | 420 |
| 1980-1990 | 907 |
| 1990-2000 | 6,368 |
| 2000-2010 | 27,858 |
| 2010-2019 | 34,665 |
| 2020-2029 | 39,710 |
Famous people named Gianna
- Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki: Businesswoman, Politician
- Gianna Rolandi: Operatic Soprano
Nicknames
Gia, Gigi
Fun facts
- Gianna originally developed as a pet form of Giovanna before becoming an independent given name.
- Gianna gained rapid popularity in the 2000s, reaching the top 20 female names in the United States.