UK girl's name
Gianna
A feminine Italian form of Giovanna, derived from the Greek name Ioannes.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Gianna is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Gianna popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #351, with 125 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 138 births.
This profile covers 1,015 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, NRS Scotland and NISRA Northern Ireland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 91% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 1,110 living people in the UK are called Gianna. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Gianna ranked #351 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 125 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 138 girls were registered as Gianna.
- • Gianna ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #179 in 2024.
- • About 1,110 living people in the UK are estimated to have Gianna as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#351
2024
Births in 2024
125
Latest year
Peak year
2023
138 births
Estimated living
1,110
2026
Meaning
What does Gianna mean?
The name Gianna has its roots in the Italian language and culture, originating from the feminine form of the Italian name Giovanni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It is believed that the name Gianna emerged during the Medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century, as a variation of the more common Italian name Giovanna.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gianna can be traced back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in various Italian literature and historical records. The name gained popularity during the Renaissance period, particularly in Italy, where it was often associated with nobility and high social standing.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Gianna. One of the most famous is Gianna Beretta Molla, an Italian Catholic pediatrician and saint who lived from 1922 to 1962. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2004 for her heroic virtue in choosing to undergo a risky pregnancy to save her unborn child's life.
Another prominent historical figure with the name Gianna was Gianna Nannini, an Italian singer and songwriter born in 1956. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful female rock artists in Italian music history, known for her powerful vocals and emotionally charged lyrics.
In the realm of literature, Gianna Patrizi (1662-1727) was an Italian poet and playwright who gained recognition for her works during the Baroque period. Her plays and poetry often explored themes of love, passion, and the complexities of human relationships.
The name Gianna also appears in religious texts and historical records. For instance, Gianna della Croce (1395-1436) was an Italian mystic and Dominican tertiary who is venerated as a blessed in the Catholic Church.
Another notable figure is Gianna Beretta Molla Città (1922-1962), an Italian Catholic saint who sacrificed her life to save her unborn child. She was canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2004 and is revered for her courage and selflessness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Gianna over time
The chart below shows babies named Gianna registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Gianna, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 125 births in 2024, compared with 138 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gianna by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Gianna was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #362 | 610 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1270 | 276 | 10 |
| 2000s | #2141 | 102 | 10 |
| 1990s | #2372 | 27 | 4 |
Geography
Where Gianna is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Gianna. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Gianna ranks best in Northern Ireland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #179 in 2024.
Across the UK
Gianna in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#244 in 2024
10 years of NRS records, 80 total registered
Northern Ireland (NISRA)
#179 in 2024
3 years of NISRA records, 20 total registered
Related
Names similar to Gianna
- Grace 79,208
- Georgia 48,838
- Gracie 18,387
- Georgina 15,599
- Gabriella 10,902
- Gemma 8,350
- Gabrielle 7,154
- Georgie 4,883
- Gabriela 3,300
- Genevieve 2,393
- Gracie-Mae 1,727
- Greta 1,283
FAQ
Gianna: questions and answers
How popular is the name Gianna in the UK right now?
In 2024, Gianna was ranked #351 for girls in England and Wales, with 125 births registered.
When was Gianna most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 138 babies registered as Gianna in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Gianna?
A feminine Italian form of Giovanna, derived from the Greek name Ioannes.
How many people are called Gianna in the UK?
A total of 1,015 babies have been registered as Gianna across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 80 more in Scotland and 20 in Northern Ireland.
Where is Gianna most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Gianna ranks best in Northern Ireland, where it placed #179 in 2024. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.