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Georgia
GirlGreek, English· “feminine of George; farmer”
- Meaning
- feminine of George; farmer
- Origin
- Greek, English
- Pronunciation
- JOR-juh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #99
- US babies 2025
- 2,619
- Best rank
- #81 (1882)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Georgia
Georgia is a Greek and English name that means “feminine of George; farmer”.
Georgia is the feminine form of George, from the Greek georgos, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker," built from ge, "earth," and ergon, "work." Saint George, the soldier saint of legend, made the masculine name widespread, and feminine forms followed. The American state of Georgia was named for King George II of Great Britain, and the country of Georgia in the Caucasus shares the spelling, adding a sense of place to the name. Georgia has a warm, Southern charm and a vintage appeal that has made it fashionable again. Georgie and Gia are sweet nickname options.
Other spellings with the same sound: Giorgia.
Popularity over time
Georgia has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #81 in 1882, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 2,619 were named Georgia. In 2025, 2,619 babies were named Georgia, and it ranked #99 nationally. That is 82% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #113 in 1920, #152 in 1950, #563 in 1980, #334 in 2000, #324 in 2010, and #99 in 2025. Of the 166,290 US girls named Georgia since records began, 14% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 22,393 babies. Since 2010, 25,159 more have been named Georgia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Juniper, Amara, Sienna, Margot, and Cecilia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Georgia ranked highest in Utah, Idaho, and Missouri.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Georgia is usually pronounced JOR-juh, with two syllables. It has seven letters, starts with G and ends in “-ia”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Giorgia.
Middle names for Georgia
A few middle names that flow with Georgia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Georgia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Georgia mean?
Georgia is a Greek and English name that means “feminine of George; farmer”.
What is the origin of the name Georgia?
Georgia has Greek and English roots. Georgia is the feminine form of George, from the Greek georgos, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker," built from ge, "earth," and ergon, "work." Saint George, the soldier saint of legend, made the masculine name widespread, and feminine forms followed.
Is Georgia a popular name?
Yes. Georgia ranked #99 in the US in 2025, which makes it one of the 100 most popular names.
Is Georgia a boy or girl name?
Georgia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Georgia?
Georgia is usually pronounced JOR-juh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings