Gracious
Giani is a variant of Gianni, which is the Italian diminutive of Giovanni. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, signifying that the divine has shown favor or grace. While traditionally masculine in Italy, it is used as a rare unisex option in the United States.
Less common today
Giani isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,493 in 2012.
Italian writer and athlete
Greek politician and former mayor
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
