Giordana is a feminine Italian given name of Latin origin. It is derived from the male name Giordano, which means "from Jordan". The name Jordan in turn comes from the river Jordan mentioned in the Bible.
The name Giordana has been used predominantly in Italy and other Italian-speaking countries, but it can also be found occasionally in other parts of Europe and beyond. There are no significant historical figures or saints associated with this name, which means that its popularity has likely been driven mainly by family traditions and personal preferences rather than religious or cultural influences.
In terms of its spelling and pronunciation, Giordana is typically written with an 'i' before the 'o', which distinguishes it from the male form Giordano. It is pronounced as /dʒoːrˈdaːna/ in Italian, with a stressed penultimate syllable and a falling intonation.
Overall, Giordana is a relatively uncommon but distinctive feminine given name that carries a certain amount of historical and cultural significance due to its biblical origins and Italian heritage.
The statistics provided show the annual number of births given the name Giordana in the United States from 1996 to 2023.
Over this period of 28 years, there have been a total of 140 babies named Giordana. The highest number of births occurred in 2008 with 11 babies, followed by 2014 and 2023 with both having 10 babies named Giordana.
The lowest numbers of births were seen in the years 1996, 2000, 2015, 2016, 2021, and 2022, each with only 5 babies. The year 2000 had the same number of Giordana births as 1996.
Overall, the name Giordana has seen varying popularity over the years, with some years having more than double the births compared to others. Despite this variation, it's clear that the name Giordana has been given to at least one baby every year from 1996 to 2023 inclusively.