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Jianni

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How to Pronounce Jianni

Pronounced jee-AH-nee /dʒiˈɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Gianni/Giana — from Giovanni (the Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; here for girlsMedium

In 30 seconds: Gracious and stylish: Jianni spells Gianni/Giana — 'God is gracious'. Melodic, modern, and warm — used for both sexes.
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Origin MediumItalian, Hebrew
MeaningSpelling of Gianni/Giana — from Giovanni (the Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; here for girls
U.S. rank (2024)#4809 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 293

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119922024

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

Jianni is a J-spelling of Gianni/Giana — from Giovanni, the Italian John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A melodic, modern name, used for both sexes, here for girls; the J-styling personalizes it.

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

Did you know? Gianni is an Italian short form of Giovanni (John), 'God is gracious' — Jianni is a J-spelling, used for both sexes; melodic and stylish.
Overall data confidence 65%
Behind the Name — Gianni — root etymology

Variations

GianniGianaGianna

Nicknames

Gigi

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If you like Jianni…

Gianna— a fellow Gian- girls' name
Giana— a companion spelling
Jianna— a J- girls' spelling
Gianni— the standard spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jianni mean?

Jianni spells Gianni/Giana — the Italian John, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jianni?

It's said jee-AH-nee /dʒiˈɑ.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jianni a boy or girl name?

Jianni is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Jianni?

Jianni is a rare name in the U.S.

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