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Gia
“God is gracious”
Say it JEE-uhPronunciation may vary by region.
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The story behind the name
Meet Gia.
Gia is an Italian short form of Gianna, which comes from Giovanna, the feminine form of Giovanni. This connects it with the John name family and the meaning ‘God is gracious.’ Its short spelling can be used independently of the longer forms.
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A little perspective
How popular is Gia?
Girls · 2025#2871,069 recorded births
Recorded US births over time
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| Year | Category | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 287 | 1,069 |
| 2024 | Girls | 268 | 1,195 |
| 2023 | Girls | 269 | 1,163 |
| 2022 | Girls | 268 | 1,183 |
| 2021 | Girls | 277 | 1,141 |
| 2020 | Girls | 331 | 938 |
| 2019 | Girls | 411 | 762 |
| 2018 | Girls | 387 | 803 |
| 2017 | Girls | 401 | 783 |
| 2016 | Girls | 374 | 873 |
| 2015 | Girls | 373 | 879 |
| 2014 | Girls | 367 | 887 |
Rankings are calculated separately for boys and girls. Records below the publication threshold may be missing; gaps are not zero births.
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Nicknames
No nicknames are listed yet. The name can stand beautifully on its own.
Variations & related forms
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