Giovani

Giovani: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Giovani

Root meaning: “John”

  • A male given name.

Etymology

From Italian Giovanni (“John”).

How popular is Giovani?

148U.S. babies in 2025
#503peak rank (2011)
7,621babies since 1880

Since 1880, 5 girls and 7,616 boys in the U.S. have been named Giovani (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15885 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #503 in 2011. In 2025, 148 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Giovani FAQ

What does the name Giovani mean?

Giovani traces back to a root meaning "John". A male given name. From Italian Giovanni (“John”).

What is the origin of the name Giovani?

Giovani is listed as a name of Italian origin.

How popular is the name Giovani?

Since 1880, 5 girls and 7,616 boys in the U.S. have been named Giovani (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #15885 in 2000. Its highest rank for boys was #503 in 2011. In 2025, 148 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Giovani a boy or girl name?

Giovani is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 5 girls and 7,616 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.