What does Portia mean?

Latin: 'door'; Italian: 'a name derived from the Latin'

Is Portia a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Portia is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Portia?

It’s currently ranked #930 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

How do you pronounce Portia?

POR-sha · IPA: //ˈpɔːrʃə//

Portia Boy

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationPOR-sha / /ˈpɔːrʃə/

Latin; Italian

Meaning

Latin: pig; Italian: a name derived from the Latin word 'portio', meaning portion or share

Historical & Cultural Background

Portia is a name of Latin origin, often associated with the character Portia from William Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice'. In the play, Portia is portrayed as a strong and intelligent woman who disguises herself as a male lawyer to save her husband. The name has been used in various literary and cultural contexts, often symbolizing strength and wit. It has also been adopted in modern times, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name for boys.

Trend Summary

The name Portia has seen limited popularity in the United States, often remaining a unique choice.

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Famous people named Portia

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Fictional characters named Portia

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Sibling Suggestions

Porter Parker Percy Pablo Paxton Preston

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Portia was first seen in the United States in 1989. Portia has ranked as high as #1188 nationally, which occurred in 1989, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Portia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Portia (1989)

State	Births	Share
DC	8	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1989	8