The nameGiani
Giani is a boy's name, a variant of Gianni, the Italian diminutive of John.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
Like John, it comes from Hebrew, "God is gracious".
Origin
Italian, through Gianni.
History
First given in France around 1950, Giani was mostly given in the 2000s and 2010s and peaked in the early 2010s.
Popularity of the name Giani
Giani in France
Giani was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 370 births over the decade, 34% of all recorded babies named Giani. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Giani in France were born before 2009, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 26 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giani mean?
Like John, it comes from Hebrew, "God is gracious".
What is the origin of the name Giani?
Italian, through Gianni.
Is Giani a girl's or a boy's name?
Giani is a boy's name.