Giovani

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsItalianDeclining
#1250 209in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A male given name.

Giovani is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, a variant spelling of Giovanni, from Hebrew Yohanan via Latin Iohannes, meaning 'God is gracious.'

This single-n spelling is more common in Spanish-speaking communities as a blend of Italian Giovanni and Spanish naming conventions. It retains the warm, operatic quality of the Italian tradition while being slightly more accessible in American phonetic reading. An international name that crosses cultural borders with natural grace.

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Popularity Over Time

Giovani was #1107 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1250, but its charm endures.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Giovani
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s754
2010s3,094
2000s2,449
1990s889
1980s226
1970s55

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(53 years, 19702024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Giovani
YearBirthsRank
2024158#1250
2023124#1459
2022147#1296
2021158#1219
2020167#1157
2019172#1132
2018185#1075
2017196#1027
2016250#875
2015294#792
2014304#771
2013311#744
2012373#641
2011519#503
2010490#528
2009454#581
2008405#614
2007345#690
2006259#795
2005210#874

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Giovani as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Giovani has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 2000.

Unranked
Current rank
5
Total births
2000
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Giovani be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Giovani is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1250. As a girl's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19702024) · Methodology