Tia
Tia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Goddess or divine; also means 'aunt' in Spanish.
Origin and history
Tia is a concise feminine name derived from Greek roots meaning 'goddess' or 'divine', often serving as a short form of names like Lucretia or Celestia. It gained significant popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s. Today, it remains a recognized, classic choice that is short and easy to pronounce.
Popularity in the United States
33,832 babies in the United States have been named Tia since 1880. It ranks #771 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1366.
States where it is most popular
- CA (6.7 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
- IL (5.1 %)
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 | 49 |
| 1950-1960 | 445 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,285 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,638 |
| 1980-1990 | 8,581 |
| 1990-2000 | 9,704 |
| 2000-2010 | 5,229 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,142 |
| 2020-2029 | 759 |
Famous people named Tia
- Tia Mowry: Actress, Author
- Tia Carrere: Actress, Singer
Fun facts
- In Spanish, 'tía' literally translates to 'aunt', making the name very familiar across bilingual communities.
- Tia originally arose as a diminutive for classic Latin and Greek names ending in '-tia', such as Althea, Celestia, or Lucretia.