Girl
Giovanna
God is gracious
About Giovanna
This elegant name carries a timeless sophistication that transcends trends and generations. Giovanna possesses a musical quality, rolling off the tongue with natural grace and warmth. The name evokes images of artistic sensibility, cultured refinement, and a strong sense of heritage. Parents who choose Giovanna often appreciate names with substance and history, seeking something that feels both classic and distinctive. The name lends itself beautifully to various nicknames—Gia, Gigi, Vanna—offering flexibility as she grows. Giovanna suits a child who might grow into a confident, creative individual with an appreciation for beauty and tradition. It's a name that commands respect in professional settings while maintaining an approachable, friendly quality in casual contexts.
Popularity of the Name Giovanna
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | Ireland | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | #973 | ||
| 1992 | #977 | ||
| 1993 | #764 | ||
| 1994 | #931 | ||
| 1995 | #888 | ||
| 1996 | #963 | ||
| 1997 | #794 | ||
| 1998 | #759 | ||
| 1999 | #860 | ||
| 2000 | #809 | ||
| 2001 | #638 | ||
| 2002 | #691 | ||
| 2003 | #719 | ||
| 2004 | #686 | ||
| 2005 | #681 | ||
| 2006 | #722 | ||
| 2007 | #744 | ||
| 2008 | #778 | #942 | |
| 2009 | #800 | #792 | |
| 2010 | #752 | ||
| 2011 | #785 | ||
| 2012 | #878 | #980 | |
| 2013 | #962 | ||
| 2014 | #874 | ||
| 2015 | #817 | ||
| 2016 | #780 | ||
| 2017 | #815 | #993 | |
| 2018 | #837 | #953 | #933 |
| 2019 | #834 | ||
| 2020 | #744 | ||
| 2021 | #842 | #693 | |
| 2022 | #943 | #933 | #655 |
| 2023 | #929 | #773 | |
| 2024 | #930 | #776 | |
| 2025 | #878 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · Ireland
Variations of Name Giovanna
Names Similar to Giovanna
Nicknames for Giovanna
- Gio
- Vanna
- Gigi
- Vanni
- Anna
Famous People Named Giovanna
| Giovanna Antonelli | Brazilian actress |
| Giovanna Mezzogiorno | Italian actress |
| Giovanna Cordero-Moss | Ecuadorian politician |
| Giovanna Fletcher | British author and presenter |
| Giovanna Amati | Italian racing driver |
| Giovanna Battaglia | Italian fashion editor and stylist |
| Giovanna d'Arco | Italian folk heroine |
| Giovanna Marini | Italian singer-songwriter and ethnomusicologist |
| Giovanna Ralli | Italian actress |
| Giovanna San Marco | Italian painter |
| Giovanna Zucconi | Italian long-distance runner |
| Giovanna Bonanno | Italian actress |
| Giovanna Trillini | Italian fencer |
| Giovanna Garzoni | Italian painter |
| Giovanna Speranza | Italian singer |
| Giovanna Scalamandre | Italian cinematographer |
| Giovanna Cicciotti | Italian politician |
| Giovanna Pavesi | Italian artist |
| Giovanna Giaconi | Italian-American artist |
| Giovanna Martini | Italian volleyball player |
Characters Named Giovanna
| Giovanna "Jo" March | Character from Louisa May Alcott's novel "Little Women" |
| Giovanna de' Girasoli | Character in the book series "I Promessi Sposi" by Alessandro Manzoni |
| Giovanna "Vanna" White | Fictional character from the television show "Wheel of Fortune" |
| Giovanna Scaglia | Character in the novel "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco |
| Giovanna Fontana | Character in the movie "The Talented Mr. Ripley" |
| Giovanna Riccio | Character in the movie "Marriage Italian Style" |
| Giovanna, the Hound of Hades | Character in the video game "Hades" |
| Giovanna Orsini | Character in the TV series "The Borgias" |
| Giovanna Moretti | Character in the film "The Last Kiss" |
| Giovanna Masetti | Character in the movie "The Garden of the Finzi-Continis" |
| Giovanna Anceschi | Character in the film "L'assassino è al telefono" |
| Giovanna Silvestri | Character in the movie "The Best of Youth" |
| Giovanna Radici | Character in the TV series "Romanzo Criminale" |
| Giovanna Giudice | Character in the movie "Il Postino - The Postman" |
| Giovanna Cerusico | Character in the movie "In the Name of the Law" |
| Giovanna Femia | Character in the TV series "La squadra" |
| Giovanna Petrucci | Character in the film "The Girl by the Lake" |
| Giovanna Carducci | Character in the movie "Bread and Chocolate" |
| Giovanna Ferrari | Character in the movie "The Earth Trembles" |