Giannina
MeaningGod is gracious · Italian form of Gianna
- US rank
- #4,987
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #3,470 in 2022
26 babies were named Giannina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 16 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1965–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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Read about Giannina Braschi on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)- How commonAbout 1 in every 61,728 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Giannina, 26 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Giannina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGiannina first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2022, when it reached #3,470.
- MeaningGiannina is an Italian form of Gianna, which means “God is gracious”.
About the name Giannina
Giannina is a girl name of Italian origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Giannina for girls from 1965 to 2025, in 41 of those 61 years. Its best year was 2022, when it ranked #3,470 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,987, with 26 babies.
Origin:Italian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.3 | 781,250 girls |
| 1980s | 6.2 | 161,551 girls |
| 1990s | 5.9 | 170,068 girls |
| 2000s | 3.0 | 328,947 girls |
| 2010s | 2.8 | 358,423 girls |
| 2020s | 21 | 48,232 girls |
Other spellings of Giannina
More Italian girl names
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Giannina
What does the name Giannina mean?
Giannina means “God is gracious” in Italian, as a form of Gianna.
What is the origin of the name Giannina?
Giannina has Italian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Giannina a boy or girl name?
Giannina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Giannina?
Giannina ranked #4,987 for US girls in 2025, given to 26 babies. Its best year was 2022 (#3,470).