Giovanna
How to say it: jee-oh-VAH-nuh · /ˌdʒioʊˈvɑnə/
Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
Giovanna was the 546th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 304 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 13% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #590 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #546 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 304 |
| Share of births | 1 in 6,196 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −13% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #590 |
| In France, 2025 | #894 among girls’ names, 30 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Giovanna reached its height in the 2000s and remains well used. Still close to that high point, it looks set to ease downward a little.
What goes with it
Said jee oh VAH nuh, it moves with a breathy softness and a gentle air. Alessandra makes a natural companion.
Parents who love Giovanna also love
Nicknames
- Gio
- Giova
- Anna
- Vanna
- Giovi
Honouring a Giovanna in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Giovanna is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Italian.
In France: #894 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Giovanna
- Giovanna Antonelli (born 1976)Brazilian actress
- Giovanna Amati (born 1959)Racecar driver
- Giovanna Mezzogiorno (born 1974)Italian actress
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