Gianna is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #920 in 2018 with 40 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 139 births ranking #312. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 566.7%. In 2018, approximately 1 in every 7,207 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.