Gianna is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #2466 in 2001 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 139 births ranking #312. In 2001, approximately 1 in every 44,664 girls born was named Gianna. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Gianna is a luminous Italian classic meaning God is gracious. It feels elegant, warm, and very much at home in modern naming.
The name has long Italian roots and later became a major favourite internationally because it sounds both traditional and contemporary. Its popularity has been especially strong among parents who love soft Italian-style names.