Gracious
Jiannah is a modern phonetic variant of Gianna, which is the Italian diminutive of Giovanna. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This specific spelling is rare and adds a contemporary American flair to a traditional root.
Less common today
Jiannah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,869 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
