Jovani
How to say it: joh-VAH-nee · /dʒoʊˈvɑni/
Italian variant of Giovanni (John), from Latin Iohannes, from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious'.
Jovani was the 516th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 168 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 14% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #533 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #516 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 168 |
| Share of births | 1 in 5,806 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −14% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #533 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,330 among boys’ names, 0 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Emerging within recent decades, Jovani found its peak in the 2000s. Lingering close to that point, it will probably drift lower.
What goes with it
Airy and flowing, Jovani has a melodic lilt. Lorenzo pairs nicely alongside it.
Nicknames
- Jovi
- Van
- Vani
Honouring a Jovani in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jovani is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Italian, Spanish.
In France: #1,330 for boys in 2025.
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