Gianna: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced jee-AH-nuh · 3 syllables
Gianna means “God is gracious”, from Italian.
Borrowed from Italian Gianna and Greek (Gianna). Doublet of Jane.
- Meaning
- God is gracious
- Origin
- Italian
- Pronunciation
- jee-AH-nuh
- US rank (2025)
- #33
- US babies a year
- about 6,412 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Gianna?
Gianna was the #33 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,634 babies. It’s rising: up 82% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #33 |
| England & Wales | #382 |
| Scotland | #341 |
| Ireland | #588 |
| France | #811 |
| Canada | #90 |
| Australia | #188 |
How old are people named Gianna?
Half of US adults named Gianna are older than 22; most are between 18 and 37. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Gianna
What does the name Gianna mean?
Gianna means “God is gracious”. It comes from Italian.
How do you pronounce Gianna?
Gianna is pronounced jee-AH-nuh.
How popular is the name Gianna?
Gianna was the #33 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,634 babies. It’s rising: up 82% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Gianna?
Half of US adults named Gianna are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 37.