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Gianina

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Pronounced jah-NEE-nah /dʒɑˈni.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian diminutive of Gianna/Giovanna (the Italian Jane/Joanna) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Gianina is an Italian Gianna — 'God is gracious'. Melodic, sweet, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Italian
MeaningItalian diminutive of Gianna/Giovanna (the Italian Jane/Joanna) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#5139 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 742

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219602025

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

Gianina is an Italian diminutive of Gianna or Giovanna — the Italian feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A melodic, sweet name across Italy and Latin America; the -ina ending makes it tender (said 'jah-NEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Latina families. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Giovanna/Gianna is the Italian feminine of John, 'God is gracious' (Hebrew Yochanan) — Gianina is a sweet Italian diminutive; melodic and warm.
Overall data confidence 75%
Behind the Name — Gianna — root etymology

Variations

GiannaGianninaGiovanna

Nicknames

GiaNina

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If you like Gianina…

Gianna— the root name
Giannina— a fellow spelling
Giovanna— the full Italian name
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gianina mean?

Gianina is an Italian Gianna/Giovanna — Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Gianina?

It's said jah-NEE-nah /dʒɑˈni.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Gianina a boy or girl name?

Gianina is a girl's name.

How popular is Gianina?

Gianina is a rare name in the U.S.

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