Gia
Gia is a girls' name of Italian origin meaning “God is gracious; short form of Gianna.” It ranked #287 in the United States in 2025. An Italian diminutive of Gianna or Georgia, Gia has a sleek, modern minimalism.
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how do you pronounce Gia?
JEE-ah
where does the name Gia come from?
An English short form of the Italian names Gianna, Giada or Georgia.
It gained visibility through Gia Carangi, the 1970s supermodel, and has become a popular standalone name.
how popular is this name?
Gia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 31 years since 1965, and fell outside it for 30. It peaked at #267 in 2022, and ranked #287 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #287 |
| 2024 | #268 |
| 2023 | #269 |
| 2022 | #267 |
| 2021 | #277 |
| 2020 | #331 |
| 2019 | #411 |
| 2018 | #387 |
| 2017 | #401 |
| 2016 | #374 |
| 2010 | #390 |
| 2000 | #946 |
| 1970 | #827 |
| 1965 | #966 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Gia fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Gia?
- Gia Carangi (model)
- Gia Giudice (TV personality)
what are the nicknames and variants of Gia?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Gia?
what names go well with Gia?
Sibling names that share Gia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Gia
What does the name Gia mean?
Gia means “God is gracious; short form of Gianna”.
What is the origin of the name Gia?
Gia comes from the Italian naming tradition. Related forms include Gianna, Giada and Georgia.
How popular is the name Gia?
Gia ranked #287 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2022, at #267, and it has spent 31 years in the top 1,000 since 1965.
Is Gia a boy or girl name?
Gia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Gia?
Gia is pronounced JEE-ah, with 2 syllables.
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