Gihanna
A feminine name of uncertain origin, potentially Arabic.
Name Census estimates that about 63 living Americans carry the first name Gihanna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Gihanna today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gihanna births was 2009 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gihanna. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gihanna. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
63
~ 1 in 5,440,545 Americans
Peak year
2009
8 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#16,058
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Gihanna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gihanna from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 25 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gihanna by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gihanna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gihanna
The name Gihanna is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language, tracing back to the 7th century AD during the rise of Islam. It is likely derived from the Arabic word "Janna," which means "paradise" or "garden," and is often associated with descriptions of heaven in Islamic texts.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Gihanna can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In Chapter 78, verse 16, the word "Janna" is used to describe the gardens of paradise that await the righteous. This connection to paradise and the afterlife may have influenced the formation of the name Gihanna as a way to express spiritual aspirations or blessings.
Throughout the centuries, Gihanna has been borne by several notable figures in various parts of the world. In the 9th century AD, Gihanna bint Al-Rashid was a renowned poet and scholar in the Abbasid court of Baghdad. Her works were widely celebrated for their eloquence and depth, and she was considered a pioneer in the field of Arabic literature.
In the 12th century, Gihanna Al-Azdiya was a prominent female philosopher and theologian in Andalusia, Spain. Her writings on Islamic jurisprudence and ethics were highly influential during the Golden Age of Islamic civilization in the Iberian Peninsula.
During the Ottoman Empire, Gihanna Hatun was a revered figure in the 16th century. She was a skilled calligrapher and illuminator, renowned for her exquisite work in transcribing and decorating religious texts and manuscripts.
In more recent history, Gihanna Al-Nabulsi was a Palestinian activist and writer from the 20th century. Born in 1905, she dedicated her life to advocating for women's rights and Palestinian independence. Her influential writings and speeches played a significant role in shaping the modern Palestinian national movement.
Another notable figure was Gihanna Al-Sadat, an Egyptian academic and author who lived from 1933 to 2021. She was the wife of former Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and was widely respected for her contributions to education and her advocacy for peace in the Middle East.
While the name Gihanna has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended geographical boundaries and found its way into various communities around the world. The name's connection to paradise and the idea of spiritual fulfillment has likely contributed to its enduring appeal and usage throughout history.
People
Gihanna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gihanna as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gihanna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gihanna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 63 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gihanna going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 5,440,545 US residents.
Is Gihanna a common name?
We classify Gihanna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 57.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 64 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gihanna most popular?
The single biggest year for Gihanna was 2009, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gihanna is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gihanna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gihanna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gihanna in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Gihanna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gihanna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gihanna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Gihanna?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.