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Jovani
♂ Boy
Pronounced joh-VAH-nee /dʒoʊˈvɑː.ni/High
Meaning: God is gracious; a single-n variant of Jovanni/Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)High
In 30 seconds: A single-n variant of the Italian Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious' from Hebrew John. In boys' data both Jovanni and Jovani appear in the same year — the single-n spelling is simply the alternative rendering.
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Origin HighItalian, Hebrew
MeaningGod is gracious; a single-n variant of Jovanni/Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious)
U.S. rank (2024)#1171 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births177 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,185
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Jovani is a single-n variant of Jovanni (see Jovanni entry), the American variant of Italian Giovanni, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious).
Jovani ranked #1171 for boys in 2024.
Did you know? The Italian fashion house Jovani (founded 1980) is known for couture evening gowns and prom dresses — making Jovani one of the few male given names with an active luxury fashion brand sharing its exact spelling.
Overall data confidence 89%
U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data
Variations
GiovanniJovanni
Nicknames
JoviGioVani
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Jovani mean?
Jovani means 'God is gracious,' a single-n variant of Italian Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan.
How do you pronounce Jovani?
It's said joh-VAH-nee — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Jovani a boy or girl name?
Jovani is used as a boys' name.
How popular is Jovani?
Jovani ranked #1171 for U.S. boys in 2024.