Giani

♀ Girl

Pronounced jee-AH-nee /dʒiˈɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Giana/Gianni — Italian short forms of Giovanna/Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Giani is a form of Giana/Gianni. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'jee-AH-nee').

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Origin LowHebrew, Italian

MeaningA spelling of Giana/Gianni — Italian short forms of Giovanna/Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#15708 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 254

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 Giana/Gianni — Italian short forms of Giovanna/Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' (routes layered, which we note). Used for both sexes, here for a girl (slug distinguished; said 'jee-AH-nee'; nickname Gia).

In the U.S. it appears for both sexes. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Giana/Gianni are Italian short forms of Giovanna/Giovanni (John) — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Giani is a spelling, lyrical and modern, used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'jee-AH-nee').

Overall data confidence 42%

References — Giana — unisex; routes layered

Variations

GianniGianaGianna

Nicknames

Gia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giani mean?

Giani spells Giana/Gianni — Italian short forms of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'; used for both sexes; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Giani?

It's said jee-AH-nee /dʒiˈɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Giani a boy or girl name?

Giani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Giani?

Giani is a rare name in the U.S.