MallowbyNames

Jianna

jee-AH-nuh · Usually considered a blend of the names Jane and Anna, suggesting 'God is gracious' and 'grace' respectively.

2025 rank (girls)
#972
Babies named in 2025
262
Peak popularity
2021
2025 frequency
1 in 6,135 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2021

Declining since 2021, #972 for girls today.

Popularity of Jianna since 1986

Babies named Jianna per year in U.S. Social Security records.

1242473711990200020102020Most births 2021Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s16
1990s225
2000s1,042
2010s1,235
2020s1,788

Meaning & origin

Jianna is a modern American name that first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1986. Its popularity grew steadily, reaching a peak rank of 972 in 2021, before entering a slight decline since then. In 2025, it ranked at position 972 again, with about 1 in 6,135 newborn girls receiving the name. The name is most commonly found in South Carolina, Florida, and Texas. Jianna's appeal lies in its melodic sound and its connection to well-established names like Jane and Anna, offering a fresh yet familiar choice for parents. Its modern origins mean it lacks deep historical roots, but its rising usage in the 2000s and 2010s suggests it resonates with contemporary naming preferences.

Jianna is a modern coinage, likely formed by combining elements from names like Jane (Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is gracious') and Anna (Hebrew origin, meaning 'grace'). It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, gaining popularity in the 2000s.

Where Jianna is most popular

Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.

Fewermore per 100k girlstoo few births

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Jia, Jana, Jan, Annie

Variants: Gianna, Jiana, Jiannah

Sibling names for Jianna

Names that share Jianna's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Gianna, Sienna, Mia, Aria, Leah

Brothers: Liam, Noah, Luca, Mason, Ethan

A parent animal hugging its little one, the personalized name page

J is for Jianna, our favorite little girl.

J is for Jianna…”

In a Mallowby alphabet book, Jianna's letter becomes Jianna's page: hand-illustrated, printed hardcover or paperback, made just for them.

Make Jianna's book

Books for siblings or grandkids? The second book is 15% off.

Questions parents ask

What does the name Jianna mean?
Jianna is often interpreted as a combination of Jane and Anna, blending the meanings 'God is gracious' and 'grace.'
How popular is the name Jianna?
As of 2025, Jianna ranks 972nd in the United States, with approximately 1 in 6,135 baby girls given the name that year.
Is Jianna a girl's name?
Yes, Jianna is almost exclusively used as a feminine name.