Declining since 2008, #5,554 for girls today.
Popularity of Gionna since 1990
Babies named Gionna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gionna's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 123 |
| 2000s | 343 |
| 2010s | 310 |
| 2020s | 188 |
Meaning & origin
Gionna is a modern respelling of Gianna that first appeared in U.S. records in 1990. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, reflecting the broader trend of Italian-inspired names with creative spellings. However, its trajectory has been falling since 2008, and as of 2025 it ranks 5,554th, with approximately 1 in every 73,058 girls receiving the name. While Gionna has not been concentrated in any particular U.S. state, its Italian roots and similarity to more popular forms like Gianna keep it recognizable without being common. As a recent coinage, it lacks centuries of history, but its meaning echoes the enduring biblical name John. Parents choosing Gionna often appreciate its melodic sound and the nickname options like Gio or Gigi.
Gionna is a modern respelling of Gianna, which originated as an Italian diminutive of Giovanna, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The spelling with 'o' emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward creative variations of classic Italian names, particularly among English-speaking families.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gio, Gigi, Anna
Sibling names for Gionna
Names that share Gionna's style, for a brother or sister.
