Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Geanna since 1960
Babies named Geanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 46 |
| 1980s | 53 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 167 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Geanna is a modern and uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1960. It reached its peak popularity in 2009, though overall usage has remained low. In 2025, the name ranked 13,208th, with about 1 in 267,878 baby girls receiving the name that year. Its trajectory has been relatively stable, indicating steady but infrequent use. Geanna's origins are likely a creative blend or variant of established names like Gina or Gianna, reflecting a trend toward unique and personalized names. While not tied to a specific state or region, its appeal lies in its melodic sound and distinctive quality.
The name Geanna appears to be a modern coinage, likely formed by blending sounds from names like Gina (an Italian short form of Regina) or Jean (the French form of Jane) with the suffix -anna (from Anna) or as a variant of Gianna, a name of Italian origin derived from John (meaning 'God is gracious'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1960 and saw modest usage, peaking in 2009. Its exact derivation is uncertain due to its recent and creative formation.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gia, Anna, Gen, GiGi
Sibling names for Geanna
Names that share Geanna's style, for a brother or sister.
