Jianna
Jianna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jianna is a modern variation of Gianna, an Italian diminutive of Giovanna, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It has seen increased popularity in the United States in recent decades as an alternative spelling of Gianna. The name carries the classical etymological meaning of God is gracious.
Popularity in the United States
4,306 babies in the United States have been named Jianna since 1880. It ranks #2682 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #859.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.2 %)
- TX (15.8 %)
- FL (12.7 %)
- NY (11.6 %)
- NJ (7.2 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 16 |
| 1990-2000 | 225 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,042 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,235 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,788 |
Nicknames
Jia, Gia, Jann
Fun facts
- Jianna emerged as an phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Italian name Gianna.
- The name has seen significant usage growth in the United States since the late 20th century.