Gianna Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gianna is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gianna?
Gianna is spelled G-I-A-N-N-A. The name has 6 letters.
Gianna at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Gianna is derived from the Italian diminutive of Giovanna, meaning “God is gracious.”
- Origin
- Gianna is commonly associated with Italian origins, serving as a diminutive form of the name Giovanna.
- Pronunciation
- Jee-AH-nah · 3 syllables
Gianna Popularity in 2025
Rank#33
Recorded Births5,634
- Girls usage fell 10 places to #33 and recorded 497 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gianna Mean?
Gianna is derived from the Italian diminutive of Giovanna, meaning “God is gracious.”
Origin: Gianna is commonly associated with Italian origins, serving as a diminutive form of the name Giovanna.
How Do You Pronounce Gianna?
PronunciationJee-AH-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Gianna?
- History
- The name Gianna has been used predominantly in Italian-speaking regions and is known beyond these areas through cultural exchange.
Gianna Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5,634 | #33 |
| 2024 | Girls | 6,131 | #23 |
| 2024 | Boys | 7 | #9,894 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6,146 | #21 |
| 2022 | Girls | 6,419 | #22 |
| 2022 | Boys | 8 | #8,990 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7,477 | #13 |
| 2021 | Boys | 8 | #8,825 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7,903 | #13 |
| 2020 | Boys | 7 | #9,554 |
| 2019 | Girls | 3,424 | #79 |
| 2019 | Boys | 5 | #12,145 |
| 2018 | Girls | 3,451 | #80 |
| 2018 | Boys | 5 | #12,156 |
| 2017 | Girls | 3,199 | #91 |
| 2017 | Boys | 5 | #12,246 |
| 2016 | Girls | 3,226 | #92 |
| 2015 | Girls | 3,183 | #96 |
| 2014 | Girls | 3,082 | #95 |
| 2013 | Girls | 3,442 | #87 |
| 2012 | Girls | 3,627 | #73 |
| 2011 | Girls | 4,071 | #63 |
| 2011 | Boys | 6 | #10,808 |
| 2010 | Girls | 3,960 | #67 |
When Was Gianna Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2020 · Girls
7,903 recorded births
National rank #13
2021 · Girls
7,477 recorded births
National rank #13
2022 · Girls
6,419 recorded births
National rank #22
2023 · Girls
6,146 recorded births
National rank #21
Where Gianna Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DE | #12 | 24 |
| CA | #14 | 990 |
| AZ | #15 | 189 |
| NM | #16 | 36 |
| NV | #17 | 60 |
| TX | #18 | 756 |
| CT | #18 | 79 |
| IL | #19 | 216 |