US Popularity:568
Origin:Italian
Meaning:God is gracious
Gia is a girl’s name of Italian origin, meaning “God is gracious.” This derivative began as a short form of Gianna, itself a derivative of Giovanna, which means “God’s gracious gift.” A short and sweet name, this title has been steadily growing in popularity across the US in recent years. A gift to your family, Gia can act as a reminder of the grace and hope in the world. Whether you have Italian roots to honor or just like the idea of a simple and elegant name, this could be the perfect fit for your little one.

Common Nicknames for Gia

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How Popular Is The Name Gia?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Gia is currently #463 on The Bump
Girl:Gia is currently #325 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Gia is currently #568 in U.S. births
Girl:Gia is currently #269 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#269
in 2023
- 1
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 145

  • WordSense, Gianna

  • WordSense, Jane

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Jane, October 2017

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