girl name · Italian origin
Gianna
/ jee-AH-nuh /
Meaning
Gianna means God is gracious (Italian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
jee-AH-nuh
Popularity
#33 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Gianna in the US, 1880–2025
Gianna first appears in US records in 1951. It peaked in 2020, when 7,903 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,634.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Gianna mean?
Gianna is an Italian feminine form of John, “God is gracious.”
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gianna mean?
Gianna means God is gracious. Gianna is an Italian feminine form of John, “God is gracious.”
What is the origin of the name Gianna?
Gianna is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Gianna?
Gianna is pronounced “jee-AH-nuh.”
Is Gianna a boy or a girl name?
Gianna is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Gianna?
In 2025, Gianna ranked #33 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Gianna most popular?
Gianna was most popular in 2020, when about 7,903 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.