Is Pia a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Pia is commonly used as a Girl name.

It's currently ranked #792 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Pia Girl

Popularity: #792 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: PEE-ah //ˈpiː.ə//

Origin: Italian; Latin

Meaning: Italian: 'pious'; Latin: 'dove'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Pia has its roots in the Latin word "pius," which translates to "pious" or "devout." This term was often used in the context of religious devotion and moral integrity. The transition of the name into various languages occurred through the influence of Latin on the Romance languages, particularly during the early medieval period.

In Italian and Spanish, the name Pia emerged as a feminine form of Pius, which was a common name among early Christians, often associated with saints and martyrs. The name Pia was adopted into English through the Latin influence, particularly during the Renaissance when classical names gained popularity.

Historically, the name Pia is linked to several notable figures, including Saint Pia, a lesser-known saint who is venerated in some Christian traditions. The name has also been associated with various queens and noblewomen throughout European history, particularly in Italy, where it has maintained a strong presence.

The use of the name in religious contexts, especially within Catholicism, has contributed to its endurance over the centuries. The name appears in various historical texts and documents, reflecting its significance in both religious and cultural spheres.

Culturally, Pia embodies qualities of piety and devotion, making it a name that resonates with themes of faith and virtue. Its association with the Latin root "pius" has allowed it to maintain a sense of reverence and respect throughout its history.

The diminutive form "Pia" is often used affectionately in various cultures, reinforcing its endearing qualities. Overall, the name Pia carries with it a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and the traditions it has come to represent.

Famous people named Pia

In this section, you will find notable people named Pia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Pia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Pia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Pia Zadora is a singer and actress best known for Butterfly, The Lonely Lady, and her music career in the 1980s.

Pia Lindström is a television personality best known for her work as a news anchor and for being the daughter of Ingrid Bergman.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Pia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

Mia Nia Tia Gia Zia Leah Sia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Pia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

Lia Ria Kia Nina Tina Cia Zara Maya

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Pia was first seen in the United States in 1908.

Pia has ranked as high as #1202 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey.

In the past 5 years the name Pia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Pia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Pia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Pia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.

Year:

State	Births	Share
FL	23	19%
CA	21	18%
TX	17	14%
NY	15	13%
NJ	9	8%
OH	9	8%
PA	8	7%
MA	6	5%
CO	6	5%
AZ	5	4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Pia.

Year	Births
2024	158
2023	152
2022	154
2021	111
2020	105
2019	96
2018	95
2017	103
2016	105
2015	73
2014	71
2013	77
2012	96
2011	70
2010	58
2009	49
2008	41
2007	48
2006	50
2005	38
2004	36
2003	45
2002	31
2001	21
2000	27
1999	32
1998	20
1997	24
1996	18
1995	18
1994	13
1993	25
1992	20
1991	33
1990	32
1989	26
1988	33
1987	49
1986	38
1985	70
1984	44
1983	79
1982	52
1981	43
1980	50
1979	39
1978	36
1977	25
1976	39
1975	40
1974	32
1973	40
1972	47
1971	72
1970	67
1969	52
1968	43
1967	52
1966	43
1965	31
1964	38
1963	26
1962	36
1961	35
1960	26
1959	38
1958	38
1957	31
1956	29
1955	19
1954	21
1953	21
1952	31
1951	15
1950	19
1949	12
1947	5
1936	5
1934	7
1927	5
1926	5
1925	10
1924	6
1923	7
1922	7
1920	7
1918	9
1917	7
1916	7
1915	9
1914	7
1910	5
1908	5