Rising since 1985, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Giovana since 1971
Babies named Giovana per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 233 |
| 2000s | 322 |
| 2010s | 166 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Giovana is a relatively uncommon name in the United States, first recorded in 1971. Its peak popularity occurred in 2001, and it has been rising in use since 1985. As of 2025, it ranks 10,107 with a frequency of about 1 in 178,585 births. The name is a variant of Giovanna, the Italian form of Joanna, and carries the meaning 'God is gracious'. Though it has not charted in any top state lists, it remains a recognizable Italian classic, often chosen by families honoring Italian heritage or seeking a melodic alternative to the more common Gianna.
Giovana is an Italian feminine given name, a variant of Giovanna, which itself derives from the Latin Iohanna, ultimately from the Hebrew Yohannah, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has been used in Italy since the Middle Ages, often in honor of John the Baptist or other saints. The name spread to other Catholic countries but remains most common in Italian-speaking communities.
“Giovana” around the world
Where Giovana 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: Gio, Vana, Gigi
Sibling names for Giovana
Names that share Giovana's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Sofia, Isabella, Alessandra, Valentina, Chiara
Brothers: Luca, Matteo, Alessandro, Marco, Francesco
