Pia
Pia is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Pious, devout, dutiful, or reverent.
Origin and history
Pia is a short given name derived from the Latin word 'pius', meaning 'pious', 'devout', or 'reverent'. It has long been popular in Southern and Central Europe and has seen steady, rising use in the United States as a concise, classic choice.
Popularity in the United States
3,984 babies in the United States have been named Pia since 1880. It ranks #2794 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1315.
States where it is most popular
- NY (37.4 %)
- CA (25.4 %)
- TX (11.8 %)
- FL (7.6 %)
- NJ (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 44 |
| 1920-1930 | 47 |
| 1930-1940 | 12 |
| 1940-1950 | 17 |
| 1950-1960 | 262 |
| 1960-1970 | 382 |
| 1970-1980 | 438 |
| 1980-1990 | 484 |
| 1990-2000 | 235 |
| 2000-2010 | 386 |
| 2010-2019 | 844 |
| 2020-2029 | 828 |
Famous people named Pia
- Pia Zadora: Actress, Singer
- Pia Toscano: Singer
Fun facts
- The name directly stems from the Latin adjective 'pius', which denoted religious devotion and familial duty in ancient Rome.
- Pia is widely used across Scandinavia, Italy, Germany, and Spanish-speaking countries before gaining broader U.S. adoption.