Giavanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Giavanna is an Italian feminine name derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It evolved through several languages, maintaining its core meaning. The name is associated with grace and elegance, and while it does not have a biblical background, it is linked to the widely recognized name Giovanni. Giavanna has gained modern popularity, especially in Italian-speaking communities, and has variants such as Giovanna and Gianna.
The name Giavanna is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Giavanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Giavanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5272nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1287th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1056th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Giavanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Giavanna"
Pronunciation
/dʒiˈɑːvənə/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Giavanna is a feminine form of Giovanni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Johannes (Latin), Giovanni (Italian), Giavanna (Italian)
Historical Usage
Giavanna gained popularity in Italian-speaking regions and among families with a cultural connection to the name Giovanni, particularly in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Giovanna, Gianna, Giovannina
Modern Popularity & Image
Giavanna is perceived as a beautiful and elegant name, often associated with grace and charm in contemporary culture.
Famous People
Giavanna D'Angelo, notable artist, Giavanna P. Smith, renowned author
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Giavanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Giavanna"
"Giavanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 5272nd of 27321 | 257 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1287th of 35406 | 2,728 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1056th of 30306 | 2,982 |
Regional Popularity of "Giavanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Giavanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
100.00% 3685th/3685 |
54.75% 2450th/4475 |
- |
79.59% 5028th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
31.41% 1439th/4582 |
9.68% 500th/5164 |
29.99% 2193rd/7313 |
24.51% 1829th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
27.08% 1079th/3984 |
9.56% 429th/4487 |
22.68% 1547th/6822 |
24.04% 1509th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Giavanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Giavanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.