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Giavana

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Pronounced jee-uh-VAH-nah /ˌdʒi.əˈvɑ.nə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Giovanna — the Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Low

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Giavana spells Giovanna. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'jee-uh-VAH-nah').
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Origin LowHebrew, Italian
MeaningA spelling of Giovanna — the Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'
U.S. rank (2025)#5465 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 542

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019982025

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

Giavana is a spelling of Giovanna — the Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'jee-uh-VAH-nah'; nickname Gia).

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

Did you know? Giovanna is the Italian feminine of Giovanni (John) — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — Giavana is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'jee-uh-VAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Giovanna — Hebrew etymology

Variations

GiovannaGiavannaGeovanna

Nicknames

Gia

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If you like Giavana…

Giovanna— the standard spelling
Giavanna— a kin spelling
Geovanna— a fellow spelling
Gianna— a sound-neighbor Gia- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giavana mean?

Giavana spells Giovanna — the Italian feminine of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Giavana?

It's said jee-uh-VAH-nah /ˌdʒi.əˈvɑ.nə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Giavana a boy or girl name?

Giavana is a girl's name.

How popular is Giavana?

Giavana is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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