Jiovani
Jiovani is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jiovani is a contemporary phonetic spelling variant of the classic Italian name Giovanni. Originating ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan, it translates to 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it is a rare choice given to fewer than 1,000 boys since 1880.
Popularity in the United States
690 babies in the United States have been named Jiovani since 1880. It ranks #3986 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1786.
States where it is most popular
- CA (46.1 %)
- TX (35.8 %)
- FL (15.2 %)
- NY (3 %)
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 | 7 |
| 1990-2000 | 77 |
| 2000-2010 | 223 |
| 2010-2019 | 242 |
| 2020-2029 | 141 |
Nicknames
Gio, Vanni, Jio
Fun facts
- Jiovani adapts the traditional Italian spelling Giovanni into a format that directly reflects its pronunciation in English.
- It shares its root etymology with John, one of the most historical names across Western civilization.