Gianni
Gianni is a boy name of Italian origin meaning “God is gracious”, pronounced JAH-nee. It ranked #524 in the United States in 2025, given to 571 babies, and peaked at #354 in 2020. Common nicknames: Gi, Nino.
How popular is Gianni in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Gianni mean, and where does it come from?
Gianni is the Italian short form of Giovanni, the equivalent of Johnny, and a full name in its own right across Italy. Its best-known bearers made it sound like the name of a man who owns something: Gianni Agnelli ran Fiat and, by common consent, dressed better than anyone in Europe; Gianni Versace built a fashion house; Gianni Infantino runs world football. In American records since 1962, it entered the top thousand in 1997 and peaked in 2020. Its feminine counterpart, Gianna, has been the more popular of the pair for two decades.
How is Gianni used around the world?
Gianni is used in 2 languages worldwide, with 12+ international variants.
Female FormGianna
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Gianni?
Famous People Named Gianni
- Gianni Versace — Italian fashion designer and founder of the Versace house
- Gianni Agnelli — Italian industrialist and principal shareholder of Fiat
- Gianni Bugno — Italian racing cyclist and double world champion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Gianni mean?
Gianni is a boy name of Italian origin meaning "God is gracious." Gianni is the Italian short form of Giovanni, the equivalent of Johnny, and a full name in its own right across Italy. Its best-known bearers made it sound like the name of a man who owns something: Gianni Agnelli ran Fiat and, by common consent, dressed better than anyone in Europe; Gianni Versace built a fashion house; Gianni Infantino runs world football.
How do you pronounce Gianni?
Gianni is pronounced JAH-nee. Common variations include Giovanni, Johnny, Gianny.
Is Gianni a boy name?
Yes, Gianni is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Gi, Nino.