The name Gianni is a girl's name meaning "God is gracious".

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Traditionally a masculine Italian boy name, a diminutive to Giovanni, equivalent to Johnny, it has started to be used for girls in the US, with nearly 200 being given this appellation in 2024. 
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While the <a href="https://nameberry.com/unisex-names">gender neutral names</a> trend is familiar in the US, beware that it hasn't spread internationally. A female Gianni travelling through Europe is likely to be met with more confusion than she might be at home.
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Usually pronounced JAHN-nee, English speakers may well say jee-AHN-ee if use of Gianna is anything to go by. 

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The name Gianni peaked for girls at #1010 in 2021. The name is most popular in GIANNI, GIANNI, and GIANNI. Gianni is also used for boys, ranking #483 in 2024.

The name Gianni is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "God is gracious".

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Gianni, the Italian equivalent of Johnny, sounds more substantial and fresh. Like many names starting with "Gian", it is on a rising trend (for both boys and girls, though it leans more male). TV star Jill Hennessey's son is named Gianni Mastropietro.

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The name Gianni is currently ranked #483 in U.S. births. and peaked for boys at #354 in 2020. The name is most popular in GIANNI, GIANNI, and GIANNI. Gianni is occasionally used for girls in 2024.

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