Gianna

Meaning of Gianna

Gianna means "God is gracious" or "God's gift." It's usually considered a short form of Giovanna, the Italian version of Joanna or Jane.

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Popularity of Gianna

Gianna has held fairly steady, sitting around #33 in 2025 after peaking at #13 in 2020.

Notable people named Gianna

• Gianna Bryant
  Basketball player; Kobe's daughter
• Gianna Michaels
  Adult film actress
• Gianna Jun
  South Korean actress
• Gianna Nannini
  Italian singer-songwriter
• Gianna Rolandi
  American operatic soprano

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Questions about the name Gianna

What does the name Gianna mean?

Gianna means gianna means "god is gracious" or "god's gift." it's usually considered a short form of giovanna, the italian version of joanna or jane, and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Gianna a boy's or a girl's name?

Gianna is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gianna?

In 2025, Gianna ranked #33 for girls, down from #23 the year before.

When was Gianna most popular?

Gianna peaked at #13 in 2020.