Rising since 1985, #1,060 for girls today.
Popularity of Giavanna since 1976
Babies named Giavanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 11 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 419 |
| 2000s | 1,819 |
| 2010s | 2,400 |
| 2020s | 1,498 |
Meaning & origin
Giavanna first entered the U.S. baby name records in 1976, a relatively recent arrival compared to its Italian counterpart Giovanna. Over the decades, it has steadily gained in popularity, especially since 1985, reflecting a rising trajectory. The name reached its peak rank in 2021, and by 2025 it ranked 1060, with approximately 1 in every 6958 newborn girls receiving the name. Its distribution is concentrated in the Northeast, with the top states being New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Giavanna offers a phonetic spelling that makes the Italian pronunciation more intuitive for English speakers, blending heritage with accessibility.
Giavanna is an Italian feminine given name derived from Giovanni, the Italian form of John. The name's ultimate origin is the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It emerged as a feminine variant, similar to Giovanna, but with a distinctive spelling. While Giovanna has a long history in Italy, Giavanna is a more modern variation, likely influenced by English phonetic spelling conventions. Its usage in the United States has been recorded since 1976.
Where Giavanna 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.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gia, Anna, Vanna
Sibling names for Giavanna
Names that share Giavanna's style, for a brother or sister.
