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The baby name Gianna is a Female name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈdʒanna/ (JAN-na); English: /dʒiˈænə/ (JEE-AN-uh).

Gianna is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 23.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian: /ˈdʒanna/ (JAN-na); English: /dʒiˈænə/ (JEE-AN-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Gianna ?

The baby name Gianna is a Female name , 23 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈdʒanna/ (JAN-na); English: /dʒiˈænə/ (JEE-AN-uh).

Gianna is Italian in Origin.

Gianna is an Italian feminine diminutive of Giovanna, the Italian counterpart of Joanna/Johanna, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is gracious." In Italian it is pronounced JAHN-nah (with a doubled n), while English speakers often say jee-AH-nuh. The name retains the warm, intimate feel of a nickname while standing comfortably as a given name.

Used informally in Italy for centuries, Gianna emerged as an independent choice in the 20th century and spread internationally late in the century and early 2000s. Visibility came via figures such as singer Gianna Nannini and Saint Gianna Beretta Molla, whose 2004 canonization resonated in Catholic communities; the name later drew attention in the U.S. through Gianna "Gigi" Bryant. Variants and short forms include Giovanna, Giana, Gia, Giannina, and Giovannina; cognates across languages include Joanna, Johanna, Ioanna, Siobhán, and Jeanne. The masculine counterpart is Giovanni/John.

Gianna has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gianna

Gianna Nannini Musician · Born 1954 · Italy Gianna Nannini is an Italian musician known for her powerful voice and energetic performances. She gained fame with her hit songs 'Bello e Impossibile' and 'I Maschi'. Born in 1954, she has been a prominent figure in the Italian rock scene for decades. Gianna Maria Canale Actor · Born 1927 · Italy Gianna Maria Canale was an Italian actress best known for her roles in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly in films like 'Hercules' and 'The Giant of Marathon'. She often starred in historical and adventure films, captivating audiences with her striking presence and talent.

Celebrity babies named Gianna

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Gianna Bryant Vanessa Bryant model ★★★★★ Kobe Bryant basketball player ★★★★★

Gianna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
United States Girls 2024 #23 6,097 8,487
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
GR Girls 0 #51 305 6,293
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
Switzerland Girls 2024 #86 50 1,786
Canada Girls 2024 #88 259 2,795
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
GR 0 #98 37 3,911
CY Girls 0 #103 19 3,755
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
IT Girls 0 #142 18,710 9,415
PR Girls 0 #162 6 3,171
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
HR 0 #180 2 2,081
UY 0 #180 3 2,477
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #187 4 4,850
AR 0 #190 4 2,915
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
EC Girls 0 #253 6 3,650
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
JM Girls 0 #272 7 7,507
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
HR Girls 0 #286 9 3,687
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
IT 0 #321 651 4,183
PE 0 #322 8 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #330 3 5,862
GT 0 #333 6 5,948
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
CN Girls 0 #352 8 8,829
HK 0 #352 6 8,483
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
BR 0 #356 5 5,969
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
PH Girls 0 #367 24 13,098
France Girls 2021 #370 36 3,185
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
Germany 0 #423 15 2,542
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
PA Girls 0 #440 42 9,861
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
UY Girls 0 #463 48 6,731
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
GT Girls 0 #496 10 7,500
CO 0 #508 3 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
CR Girls 0 #520 13 11,342
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #546 2 10,981
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
AR Girls 0 #557 43 8,289
KW Girls 0 #557 5 19,177
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
HK Girls 0 #568 48 16,104
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #594 4 20,968
BO Girls 0 #597 15 9,488
SG Girls 0 #624 9 18,916
Germany Girls 0 #634 208 4,949
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
Finland Girls 2026 #718 21 3,895
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
CL Girls 0 #801 51 14,098
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
United States Boys 2024 #886 7 7,044
PE Girls 0 #886 58 14,861
NL Girls 0 #892 64 5,933
BR Girls 0 #916 26 12,708
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
SA Girls 0 #922 14 25,931
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #944 16 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #956 28 5,561
CO Boys 0 #979 3 15,656
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
CO Girls 0 #1,019 60 16,140
MX Boys 0 #1,031 3 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
MY Girls 0 #1,064 9 24,821
MX Girls 0 #1,116 68 17,781
ZA Girls 0 #1,127 15 25,928
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,285 187 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,688 4 28,008

Gianna is popular in 69 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
Switzerland
United States
Ireland

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People also ask about Gianna

Gianna is predominantly a girl's name.
Gianna is a 23 syllable name, pronounced Italian: /ˈdʒanna/ (JAN-na); English: /dʒiˈænə/ (JEE-AN-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Giovanna, Giana, Gia, Giannina and Gina.
Yes, very popular — Gianna ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Gianna ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Gianna's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #412 in 2011 to #370 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 2 notable people named Gianna are in our database, including Gianna Nannini (Musician), Gianna Maria Canale (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Gianna for their child, including Vanessa Bryant and Kobe Bryant.