Pia Girl

Popularity: #800 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PEE-ah //ˈpiː.ə//

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: 'pious'; Latin: 'dove'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Pia has its roots in the Latin word "pius," which translates to "pious" or "devout." This term was often used in the context of religious devotion and moral integrity. The transition of the name into various languages occurred through the influence of Latin on the Romance languages, particularly during the early medieval period.

In Italian and Spanish, the name Pia emerged as a feminine form of Pius, which was a common name among early Christians, often associated with saints and martyrs. The name Pia was adopted into English through the Latin influence, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names gained popularity.

Historically, the name Pia is linked to several notable figures, including Saint Pia, a lesser-known saint who is venerated in some Christian traditions. The name has also been associated with various queens and noblewomen throughout European history, particularly in Italy, where it has maintained a strong presence.

The use of the name in religious contexts, especially within Catholicism, has contributed to its endurance over the centuries. The name appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its significance in both religious and cultural spheres.

Culturally, Pia embodies qualities of piety and devotion, making it a name that resonates with themes of faith and virtue. Its association with the Latin root "pius" has allowed it to maintain a sense of reverence and respect throughout its history.

The diminutive form "Pia" is often used affectionately in various cultures, reinforcing its endearing qualities. Overall, the name Pia carries with it a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and the traditions it has come to represent.

Famous people named Pia

In this section, you will find notable people named Pia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Pia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Pia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Pia Zadora is a singer and actress best known for Butterfly, The Lonely Lady, and her music career in the 1980s.

Pia Lindström is a television personality best known for her work as a news anchor and for being the daughter of Ingrid Bergman.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Pia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

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Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Pia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Pia was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Pia has ranked as high as #2626 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Pia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Pia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pia.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 148 148
2024 158 158
2023 152 152
2022 154 154
2021 111 111
2020 105 105
2019 96 96
2018 95 95
2017 103 103
2016 105 105
2015 73 73
2014 71 71
2013 77 77
2012 96 96
2011 70 70
2010 58 58
2009 49 49
2008 41 41
2007 48 48
2006 50 50
2005 38 38
2004 36 36
2003 45 45
2002 31 31
2001 21 21
2000 27 27
1999 32 32
1998 20 20
1997 24 24
1996 18 18
1995 18 18
1994 13 13
1993 25 25
1992 20 20
1991 33 33
1990 32 32
1989 26 26
1988 33 33
1987 49 49
1986 38 38
1985 70 70
1984 44 44
1983 79 79
1982 52 52
1981 43 43
1980 50 50
1979 39 39
1978 36 36
1977 25 25
1976 39 39
1975 40 40
1974 32 32
1973 40 40
1972 47 47
1971 72 72
1970 68 68
1969 52 52
1968 43 43
1967 52 52
1966 43 43
1965 31 31
1964 38 38
1963 26 26
1962 36 36
1961 35 35
1960 26 26
1959 38 38
1958 38 38
1957 31 31
1956 29 29
1955 19 19
1954 21 21
1953 21 21
1952 31 31
1951 15 15
1950 19 19
1949 12 12
1947 5 5
1936 5 5
1934 7 7
1927 5 5
1926 5 5
1925 10 10
1924 6 6
1923 7 7
1922 7 7
1920 7 7
1918 9 9
1917 7 7
1916 7 7
1915 9 9
1914 7 7
1910 5 5
1908 5 5

Top States for Pia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
FL 23
19%
CA 21
18%
TX 17
14%
NY 15
13%
NJ 9
8%
OH 9
8%
PA 8
7%
CO 6
5%
MA 6
5%
AZ 5
4%