Giovanni is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #6989 in 2003 with 16 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 34 births ranking #3811. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 36.0%. In 2003, approximately 1 in every 114,191 girls born was named Giovanni. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Giovanni is the Italian form of John and means "God is gracious". It combines deep biblical roots with an unmistakably warm, elegant Italian sound.
The name has been central in Italian naming for centuries and appears across art, religion, and family history. In English-speaking use, it often feels refined and expressive without being unfamiliar.