Giovanna

Meaning of Giovanna

Giovanna means "God is gracious." It's the Italian version of the name Joan or Jane.

Giovanna has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Giovanna

After ranking as high as #638 in 2001, Giovanna has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Giovanna

• Giovanna Antonelli
  Brazilian actress and television personality
• Giovanna Mezzogiorno
  Italian actress
• Giovanna Ewbank
  Brazilian actress and model
• Giovanna Amati
  Italian race car driver
• Giovanna Cau
  Italian film editor

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Questions about the name Giovanna

What does the name Giovanna mean?

Giovanna means giovanna means "god is gracious." it's the italian version of the name joan or jane, and it comes from Italian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Giovanna?

Giovanna did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Giovanna most popular?

Giovanna peaked at #638 in 2001.