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Jia
GirlChinese· “good, beautiful; home”
- Meaning
- good, beautiful; home
- Origin
- Chinese
- Pronunciation
- JEE-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,802
- US babies 2025
- 112
- Best rank
- #1,802 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Jia
Jia is a Chinese name that is usually said to mean “good, beautiful; home”.
Jia is a Chinese name with several possible meanings, depending on which character is used. Common choices include characters meaning good or beautiful, and home or family. In China it is often combined with a second character, as in Jiahui or Jiayi, and it is also a common surname. English speakers usually say JEE-uh, while in Mandarin it is a single syllable closer to JYAH. Because the written character carries the meaning, families often choose it with care. Short and gentle, it travels easily between Chinese and English.
Popularity over time
Jia first appears in US Social Security records in 1976. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #1,802, and its highest count, 112 babies. Use has grown 33% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #4,716 in 2000, #2,852 in 2010, and #1,802 in 2025. Of the 2,033 US girls named Jia since records began, 37% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 613 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Lucianna, Nahomi, Ivie, Hindy, and Kalliope.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jia ranked highest in Georgia, California, and Indiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | #1023 | 9 |
| California | #1039 | 26 |
| Indiana | #1110 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #1258 | 5 |
| Texas | #1572 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 98% of US babies named Jia over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Jia is usually pronounced JEE-uh, with two syllables. It has three letters, starts with J and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Jia
A few middle names that flow with Jia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jia mean?
Jia is a Chinese name that is usually said to mean “good, beautiful; home”.
What is the origin of the name Jia?
Jia has Chinese roots. Jia is a Chinese name with several possible meanings, depending on which character is used.
Is Jia a popular name?
Not especially. Jia ranked #1,802 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Jia a boy or girl name?
Jia is mainly a girl's name. About 98% of US babies named Jia over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Jia?
Jia is usually pronounced JEE-uh. 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