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Giavanni

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Pronounced jee-ah-VAH-nee /ˌdʒi.ɑˈvɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Gia-spelling of Giovanni/Giovanna — the Italian John/Joanna, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: God is gracious: Giavanni spells Giovanni/Giovanna — 'God is gracious'. Melodic, warm, and lively. Used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Italian
MeaningGia-spelling of Giovanni/Giovanna — the Italian John/Joanna, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2025)#6633 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 333

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419912025

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

Giavanni is a Gia-spelling of Giovanni/Giovanna — the Italian forms of John and Joanna, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A melodic, warm, lively name; predominantly a boys' name (Giovanni), here covered for girls honestly (slug distinguished; the Gia- opening leans feminine; said 'jee-ah-VAH-nee'; nickname Gia).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Giovanni is the Italian John, 'God is gracious' (Hebrew Yochanan) — and Giovanna its feminine — Giavanni is a Gia- spelling, used for both sexes; melodic and warm.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Giovanni — root etymology

Variations

GiovannaGiovanniGianna

Nicknames

Gia

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If you like Giavanni…

Giovanna— the feminine Italian form
Gianna— a fellow Gia- girls' name
Giana— a companion Gia- girls' name
Gia— the shared nickname

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giavanni mean?

Giavanni spells Giovanni/Giovanna — the Italian John/Joanna, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Giavanni?

It's said jee-ah-VAH-nee /ˌdʒi.ɑˈvɑ.ni/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Giavanni a boy or girl name?

Giavanni is used for both sexes (Giovanni leans boys'); this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Giavanni?

Giavanni is a rare name in the U.S.

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