Gianni

At a Glance: Name: Gianni – Meaning: God is gracious (via Giovanni) – Origin: Italian – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: JAH-nee

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Gianni is an Italian boy's name, a shortened form of Giovanni, and it carries the same meaning: God is gracious. It's pronounced JAH-nee, and its style fits both a global, well-traveled feel and a clean, modern simplicity for parents drawn to shorter names with old roots.

Meaning & Origin of Gianni

Meaning: God is gracious (via giovanni).

Origin: Italian.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Gianni

Phonetic: JAH-nee   IPA: /ˈdʒɑːni/

Popularity of Gianni

Gianni peaked at #354 in 2020 with 897 baby boys given the name, then eased down to #483 in 2024 with 638 — still a name Social Security has tracked every year since 1962.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1962–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Gianni mean?

God is gracious (via giovanni). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gianni)

How do you pronounce Gianni?

Gianni is pronounced JAH-nee (IPA: /ˈdʒɑːni/).

Is Gianni a popular name right now?

Gianni peaked at #354 in 2020 and is ranked #483 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1962–2024.)

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