Giby was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Giby.
The place is now called Giby and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Giby | Russian Empire | Sejny | 1914 |
| Giby | Poland | Sejny | 1921 |
| Giby | German Empire | Sudauen | 1939 |
| Giby | Poland | Suwałki | 1945 |
| Giby | Poland | Suwałki | 1992 |