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Giovana

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Pronounced jee-oh-VAH-nah /ˌdʒi.oʊˈvɑ.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: Giovana spells Giovanna. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'jee-oh-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)#10377 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 881

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200119712025

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

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

In the U.S. it appears in Italian and Brazilian 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' — Giovana is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'jee-oh-VAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Giovanna — Hebrew etymology

Variations

GiovannaGeovanaGiovanah

Nicknames

Gia

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If you like Giovana…

Giovanna— the standard spelling
Giavana— a fellow spelling
Gianna— a sound-neighbor Gia- girls' name
Giulianna— another Italian name
Geovanna— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Giovana mean?

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

How do you pronounce Giovana?

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

Is Giovana a boy or girl name?

Giovana is a girl's name.

How popular is Giovana?

Giovana is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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