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Giannis

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Pronounced YAH-nis /ˈjɑn.ɪs/Medium

Meaning: A Greek form of John (Ioannis), from Hebrew for 'God is gracious'. A boy's name, well known via basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo; used here for a girl, which we note.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Greek form of John: Giannis means 'God is gracious' (said 'YAH-nis'). A boy's name — we note the lean.

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Origin MediumGreek, Hebrew

MeaningA Greek form of John (Ioannis), from Hebrew for 'God is gracious'. A boy's name, well known via basketball star Giannis Antetokounmpo; used here for a girl, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12572 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 32

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

Giannis is a Greek form of John (Ioannis), 'God is gracious.' It is a boy's name, widely known through basketball's Giannis Antetokounmpo. As a girl's name it is very rare; a boy's name, which we note (said 'YAH-nis').

For girls it appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare for girls, Greek, and classic.

Did you know? Giannis is the Greek form of John, 'God is gracious,' famous via NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo — a boys' name, used here for a girl, which we note.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Giannis — Greek form of John; 'God is gracious'; boy's name; Antetokounmpo

Variations

IoannisYannisGianni

Nicknames

GiaYani

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If you like Giannis…

Gianna— the feminine Gian- sibling

Ioannis— the full Greek John form

Yannis— a like Greek John variant

Gianni— a like Italian John pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giannis mean?

Giannis is a Greek form of John, from Hebrew for 'God is gracious.'

How do you pronounce Giannis?

It's said YAH-nis /ˈjɑn.ɪs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Giannis a boy or girl name?

Giannis is a Greek boy's name; it's used here for a girl, which we note.

How popular is Giannis?

Giannis is very rare for girls in the U.S.