Spelling Variants
Giana vs Gianna: Which Spelling?
Giana and Gianna both mean 'God is gracious' and are variants in English and Italian.
Global Rank #749
Giana
Origin: English (Modern)
The name 'Giana' is a feminine given name meaning "God is gracious," derived from the Italian short form of 'Giovanna,' which itself originates from the Hebrew name 'Yohanan' (John).
Global Rank #33
Gianna
Origin: Italian
Gianna is a feminine name meaning "God is gracious," derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan through Italian and Greek linguistic roots (Gianna is the Italian diminutive of Giovanna, which comes…
Which is more popular? Based on real registry rankings, Gianna currently ranks higher globally. Popularity can vary a lot by country — check each name's own page for a full regional breakdown.