Italia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationee-TAH-lee-ah / iˈtɑːliəItalian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: 'of Italy'; Latin: 'land of the Italians'
Historical & Cultural Background
Italia is the Italian name for Italy, derived from the Latin 'Italia'. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, often symbolizing national identity. It is associated with the rich cultural heritage of Italy, including art, cuisine, and history. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly among those with Italian heritage.
Trend Summary
Italia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past decade.
Similar Names
Variants
- Italiana
- Italina
International Variants
- Italiana (Spanish)
- Italia (Spanish)
- Italienne (French)
Famous people named Italia
Italia Conti was a British actress and founder of the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.
Italia Ricci is a Canadian actress known for her role in the television series 'Chasing Life'.
Italia is also the name of a famous Italian restaurant chain.
Fictional characters named Italia
Italia is a character in the anime series 'Hetalia: Axis Powers', representing Italy.
Italia is featured in the video game series 'Assassin's Creed', where the setting often includes historical Italy.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Italia was first seen in the United States in 1911. Italia has ranked as high as #1257 nationally, which occurred in 2007, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Arizona, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Italia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Italia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 | |
| TX | 17 | |
| FL | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 23 |
| 1916 | 18 |
| 1917 | 29 |
| 1918 | 30 |
| 1919 | 26 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 10 |
| 1923 | 10 |
| 1924 | 9 |
| 1926 | 8 |
| 1928 | 6 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1933 | 6 |
| 1934 | 5 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1969 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1984 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1988 | 14 |
| 1989 | 20 |
| 1990 | 20 |
| 1991 | 31 |
| 1992 | 17 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 16 |
| 1995 | 21 |
| 1996 | 40 |
| 1997 | 48 |
| 1998 | 42 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 2000 | 53 |
| 2001 | 87 |
| 2002 | 61 |
| 2003 | 84 |
| 2004 | 92 |
| 2005 | 84 |
| 2006 | 120 |
| 2007 | 131 |
| 2008 | 128 |
| 2009 | 105 |
| 2010 | 100 |
| 2011 | 107 |
| 2012 | 118 |
| 2013 | 94 |
| 2014 | 122 |
| 2015 | 106 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 69 |
| 2018 | 83 |
| 2019 | 65 |
| 2020 | 68 |
| 2021 | 77 |
| 2022 | 75 |
| 2023 | 79 |
| 2024 | 84 |