Gia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Italian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Italian name meaning 'God's gracious gift'.
Meaning of the Name Gia
Gia is a name of Italian origin meaning 'God's gracious gift'. It is a shortened form of the name Gianna or Giovanna. Gia is a popular name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It has a simple and elegant sound and is often chosen for its meaning and cultural significance.
Popularity of the Name Gia
The popularity for the name Gia peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 1,179 births, which ranked number 553 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Gia had the most female births in 2022 with 1,179, which ranked number 266 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1978 with 5, which ranked number 5,773 out of 6,763 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Gia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 937 births to 1,179 births, an increase of 25.83%. Among females, Gia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 937 births to 1,179 births, an increase of 25.83%.
Nationwide Popularity of Gia
- 20 Year Trend of Gia: 261.66%
- 10 Year Trend of Gia: 25.83%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Gia: 25.83%
Popularity of Gia by State
Among females, Gia was most popular in Northeastern states with 286 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 186 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Gia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 660 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 290 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 199 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 186 | 179 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 520 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 110 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 107 | 165 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 327 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 142 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 496 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 370 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 201 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 526 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 597 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 418 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 289 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 315 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 271 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 362 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 475 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 506 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 458 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 189 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 439 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 356 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 62 | 123 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 133 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 109 | 143 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 38 | 303 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 386 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 45 | 250 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 152 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 199 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 527 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 134 | 255 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 468 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 289 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 628 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 296 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Gia
- Total Births of Gia: 1206 (2.32%)
- Female Births of Gia: 1206 (2.32%)
Given the upward trend of Gia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.32% increase in total births, for a total of 1,206 births in 2024. For Females, births for Gia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,206 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.32%.