Jia
jee-ah
US Popularity:3654
Origin:Chinese
Meaning:Auspicious, beautiful; Family; Home; God is gracious
With a lovely sound and even lovelier meanings, Jia is a feminine name that’ll delight caregivers who appreciate distinctive monikers! With the very apt meaning of “beautiful” or "auspicious," Jia is a playful variation of the classic Chinese name Gia. The name can also mean “family” or “home”, definitions that suggest your little Jia will value the importance of familial connections. Alternatively, the name could be a respelling of the Italian Gia, which can be traced back through Greek and Hebrew roots to mean "God is gracious." What is not to love about this name?
Jia Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Jia is currently #1775 on The Bump
Girl:Jia is currently #790 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Jia is currently #3654 in U.S. births
Girl:Jia is currently #1317 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#3654
in 2022
- 319
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Jia, June 2019
Ancestry, Jia Family Name
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg, 145
Behind the Name, Giovanna, July 2017
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