Giovanni is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #7340 in 2024 with 15 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2001 with 34 births ranking #3811. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 40.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 107,546 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.