Sia
Sia is a girl's name of Persian origin.
Meaning
Dark or brought light; short form of various names.
Origin and history
Sia is a short name with multiple origins, notably derived from the Old Persian word for 'dark' or 'black'. It is also used as a short form of Swedish names like Freja or modern invented names. In recent years, its popularity in the United States has risen significantly due to the fame of the Australian singer-songwriter Sia.
Popularity in the United States
2,790 babies in the United States have been named Sia since 1880. It ranks #3352 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1139.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.5 %)
- NJ (12.1 %)
- TX (10.7 %)
- NY (10.5 %)
- WA (5.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 9 |
| 1970-1980 | 57 |
| 1980-1990 | 103 |
| 1990-2000 | 121 |
| 2000-2010 | 355 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,026 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,119 |
Famous people named Sia
- Sia Furler: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name's popularity increased significantly alongside the international success of the singer-songwriter Sia Furler.
- In Persian etymology, the root 'siyah' translates directly to 'dark' or 'black'.