Gianni is an Italian name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'Janus', the Roman god of doors, gates, and transitions. It means 'graceful' or 'God is gracious'. In Italy, Gianni is a popular short form for names like Giovanni, Giancarlo, or Gianluigi. The name has also been used independently as Gianni, gaining popularity in other countries due to its unique sound and meaning.
"The name Giann experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the past two decades, with peaks of 23 births in 2023 and 13 births in 2021, followed by a significant decline to just 6 births in 2019. The most consistent years were between 2004 and 2008, with an average of around 7 births annually."