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Gianah

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Pronounced jee-AH-nah /dʒiˈɑn.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern spelling of Giana/Gianna, an Italian feminine of Gianni/Giovanni (John), from Hebrew for 'God is gracious'. Routes are uncertain in this spelling, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft Gianna: Gianah means 'God is gracious' (said 'jee-AH-nah'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowItalian, Hebrew

MeaningA modern spelling of Giana/Gianna, an Italian feminine of Gianni/Giovanni (John), from Hebrew for 'God is gracious'. Routes are uncertain in this spelling, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12571 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2009

Total births (all-time)≈ 151

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gianah re-spells Giana/Gianna, from Italian Giovanni ('God is gracious'). Routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'jee-AH-nah'). Warm and flowing.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, variant-style, and warm.

Did you know? Gianah reads as a modern spelling of Giana/Gianna — the Italian feminine of Giovanni, 'God is gracious' — whose route in this form is uncertain, which we note.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Gianah — Spelling of Giana/Gianna; Italian 'God is gracious'; routes uncertain

Variations

GiannaGianaGianna

Nicknames

GiaAnna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gianah mean?

Gianah is a spelling of Giana/Gianna, from Italian for 'God is gracious.' Routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Gianah?

It's said jee-AH-nah /dʒiˈɑn.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gianah a boy or girl name?

Gianah is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gianah?

Gianah is a rare spelling for girls in the U.S.