Giavanna
Giavanna is a girl's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Giavanna is a modern American spelling variant of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it gained popularity in the 2000s alongside other Italian-inspired names.
Popularity in the United States
6,210 babies in the United States have been named Giavanna since 1880. It ranks #2164 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #960.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.4 %)
- PA (14.4 %)
- NJ (13.3 %)
- CA (9.3 %)
- FL (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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 11 |
| 1980-1990 | 63 |
| 1990-2000 | 419 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,819 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,400 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,498 |
Nicknames
Gia, Vanna
Fun facts
- Giavanna is an Americanized phonetic variation of the traditional Italian spelling Giovanna.
- The name shares the exact ultimate root as Joan, Jane, and Hannah, originating from Hebrew.