Meaning & Origin
A female given name.
Giana is a girl's baby name of Italian origin, an Italian diminutive of Giovanna — the feminine form of Giovanni (John) — from the Hebrew meaning "God is gracious." It carries the effortless, warm charm of Italian names.
Giana has grown in the United States as a melodic alternative to names like Gianna, Diana, and Julianna. Basketball legend Kobe Bryant chose the name for his daughter Gianna, and the variant Giana shares that luminous, joyful energy. Its three-syllable flow is both graceful and approachable.