Italia
Italia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Land of cattle or calf.
Origin and history
Italia is a feminine given name directly derived from the Latin name for the Italian peninsula. Historically used as a patriotic or heritage-inspired name, it remains a distinctive choice in the United States. While relatively uncommon, it has seen steady usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,005 babies in the United States have been named Italia since 1880. It ranks #3238 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1651.
States where it is most popular
- CA (37.7 %)
- TX (34.2 %)
- NY (8.3 %)
- AZ (6.3 %)
- PA (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 163 |
| 1920-1930 | 78 |
| 1930-1940 | 11 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 13 |
| 1970-1980 | 22 |
| 1980-1990 | 57 |
| 1990-2000 | 303 |
| 2000-2010 | 945 |
| 2010-2019 | 963 |
| 2020-2029 | 450 |
Famous people named Italia
- Italia Ricci: Actress
Fun facts
- The name stems from the ancient Oscan or Latin word 'Vitalia', likely meaning 'land of young cattle'.
- Italia belongs to the tradition of using country and city names, such as France or Roma, as feminine given names.