Names Starting With G
GirlItalian#22 in 2025
Gianna
Gianna is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “God is gracious.” It ranked #22 in the United States in 2025.
pronunciation
jee-AH-nah
meaning & origin
The name Gianna means “God is gracious.” It comes from the Italian language tradition.
The Italian diminutive of Giovanna (feminine of Giovanni), itself derived from the Hebrew Yohanan. Blessed Gianna Beretta Molla, an Italian pediatrician canonized in 2004, is a prominent modern namesake. The name surged in the U.S. following Gianna Bryant's death in 2020.
popularity over time
#162020
#172021
#192022
#212023
#222024
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #22 |
| 2023 | #21 |
| 2022 | #19 |
| 2021 | #17 |
| 2020 | #16 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
famous people named Gianna
- Gianna Bryant (Kobe Bryant's daughter)
- Gianna Beretta Molla (saint)
- Gianna Jun (actress)
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