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Gender: F Popularity: this week. Origin of Gianna: Italian, diminutive of Giovanna Meaning of Gianna: "the Lord is gracious" Gianna's Popularity in 2012: #73
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Gianna -- a Latin feminization of John -- is rapidly gaining favor outside the confines of Italian culture; Gianna is now among the Top 100 in the U.S., at Number 73.

This common Italian classic entered the US list in 1989, breaking into the Top 100 in 2006, along with other such stalwarts. Basketball star Kobe Bryant has a daughter named Gianna.

Also on the US list are Giovanna, Giana and short-form Gia, which was used by Matt Damon and Mario Lopez.

Famous People Named Gianna

Gianna Beretta Molla, Italian pediatrician and Catholic saint

Pop Culture References for the Name Gianna

Giann, Giannetta, Giannina