Gianni Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gianni is used for both girls and boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gianni?
Gianni is spelled G-I-A-N-N-I. The name has 6 letters.
Gianni at a Glance
- Usage
- Used for both girls and boys
- Meaning
- Gianni is a diminutive form of Giovanni, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning “God is gracious.”
- Origin
- Gianni is commonly associated with Italian given names and is a familiar diminutive of Giovanni, reflecting Italian naming practices.
- Pronunciation
- jee-AHN-ee · 3 syllables
Gianni Popularity in 2025
Rank#1,348
Recorded Births164
Rank#523
Recorded Births571
- Girls usage fell 125 places to #1,348 and recorded 28 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 40 places to #523 and recorded 70 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 Gianni Mean?
Gianni is a diminutive form of Giovanni, which derives from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning “God is gracious.”
Origin: Gianni is commonly associated with Italian given names and is a familiar diminutive of Giovanni, reflecting Italian naming practices.
How Do You Pronounce Gianni?
Pronunciationjee-AHN-ee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Gianni?
- History
- The name Gianni has been documented in Italian-speaking regions as an affectionate form of Giovanni, appearing in literature and historical records.
Gianni Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 164 | #1,348 |
| 2025 | Boys | 571 | #523 |
| 2024 | Girls | 192 | #1,223 |
| 2024 | Boys | 641 | #483 |
| 2023 | Girls | 203 | #1,179 |
| 2023 | Boys | 691 | #448 |
| 2022 | Girls | 213 | #1,143 |
| 2022 | Boys | 853 | #380 |
| 2021 | Girls | 254 | #1,006 |
| 2021 | Boys | 821 | #390 |
| 2020 | Girls | 242 | #1,040 |
| 2020 | Boys | 897 | #354 |
| 2019 | Girls | 127 | #1,655 |
| 2019 | Boys | 683 | #447 |
| 2018 | Girls | 126 | #1,663 |
| 2018 | Boys | 751 | #417 |
| 2017 | Girls | 114 | #1,815 |
| 2017 | Boys | 536 | #527 |
| 2016 | Girls | 61 | #2,798 |
| 2016 | Boys | 449 | #600 |
| 2015 | Girls | 70 | #2,555 |
| 2015 | Boys | 501 | #564 |
| 2014 | Girls | 74 | #2,442 |
| 2014 | Boys | 539 | #519 |
When Was Gianni 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 · Boys
897 recorded births
National rank #354
2022 · Boys
853 recorded births
National rank #380
2021 · Boys
821 recorded births
National rank #390
2018 · Boys
751 recorded births
National rank #417
Where Gianni 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 Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| MA | #264 | 22 |
| NJ | #272 | 33 |
| NV | #323 | 9 |
| NY | #326 | 55 |
| CT | #326 | 9 |
| NM | #360 | 5 |
| FL | #378 | 51 |
| SC | #414 | 12 |