Declining since 2010, #920 for girls today.
Popularity of Giana since 1963
Babies named Giana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 43 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 252 |
| 1990s | 946 |
| 2000s | 3,412 |
| 2010s | 3,721 |
| 2020s | 1,973 |
Meaning & origin
Giana first entered U.S. records in 1963, but its popularity has fluctuated. It reached its highest rank in 2011, then began a gradual decline; by 2025, it ranks 920th with about 1 in 5,640 girls receiving the name. The name is most common in Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania, suggesting strong Italian-American influence in those states. Despite the downturn since 2010, Giana retains a melodic, modern feel that fits alongside other Italian-origin names like Isabella and Sofia.
Giana is an Italian feminine given name, a short form of Gianna, itself derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The name has been used in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities. In the United States, it gained popularity as an independent given name starting in the mid-20th century.
Where Giana is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Giana” around the world
Where Giana lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gia, Ana, Gigi
Sibling names for Giana
Names that share Giana's style, for a brother or sister.
Names like Giana
Names whose popularity has moved with Giana's over the last 50 years.
