Giani

♂ Boy

Pronounced JAH-nee /ˈdʒɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (the Italian John), from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also linked to the Punjabi giani ('a learned/wise one'); we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Giani spells Gianni. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'JAH-nee'). We note the biblical link.

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Origin LowItalian, Hebrew

MeaningA spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (the Italian John), from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also linked to the Punjabi giani ('a learned/wise one'); we note the biblical link

U.S. rank (2024)#10198 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 333

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

Giani is a spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (the Italian John), from the Hebrew, 'God is gracious'; also linked to the Punjabi giani ('a learned/wise one'; we note the biblical link). A crisp, classic name (said 'JAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Hispanic families. Rare in this spelling, God-is-gracious at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Gianni is a short form of Giovanni ('God is gracious', the Italian John) — Giani is a spelling, crisp and classic (also a Punjabi word for 'a wise one'; we note the biblical link; said 'JAH-nee').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Gianni — Italian; Hebrew; biblical

Variations

GianniGiovanniGianny

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giani mean?

Giani spells Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (the Italian John), Hebrew 'God is gracious'; also a Punjabi word for 'a wise one'. We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Giani?

It's said JAH-nee /ˈdʒɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first (Gi- reads 'j').

Is Giani a boy or girl name?

Giani is a boy's name here (it is also used for girls).

How popular is Giani?

Giani is a very rare spelling in the U.S.