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Jianni

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

Meaning: J-spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'Medium

In 30 seconds: Italian and warm: Jianni spells Gianni — short for Giovanni, 'God is gracious'. Stylish, melodic, and bright.

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Origin MediumItalian, Hebrew

MeaningJ-spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni (Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'

U.S. rank (2025)#3890 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births28 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 355

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

Jianni is a J-spelling of Gianni — a short form of Giovanni, the Italian John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. A stylish, melodic name; the J-styling personalizes it.

It registers thinly beside Gianni. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and stylish.

Did you know? Gianni shortens Giovanni, the Italian John ('God is gracious'; think Gianni Versace) — Jianni gives the stylish name a J-spelling.

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Gianni — root etymology

Variations

GianniGianiJiovanni

Nicknames

Jio

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Gianni— the standard spelling

Giovanni— the fuller name

Geovany— a fellow Latino spelling

Jovani— another modern spelling

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jianni mean?

Jianni spells Gianni, short for Giovanni — '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 a boy's name.

How popular is Jianni?

Jianni is a rare spelling in the U.S.