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Pia
GirlLatin, Italian· “pious, devout”
- Meaning
- pious, devout
- Origin
- Latin, Italian
- Pronunciation
- PEE-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,456
- US babies 2025
- 148
- Best rank
- #1,419 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Pia
Pia is a Latin and Italian name that means “pious, devout”.
Pious or devout is the meaning of the Latin Pia, the feminine form of Pius, a name borne by several popes. It is popular in Italy, Germany, Scandinavia and Spanish-speaking countries, where it is often used as a standalone name. Pia is short, sweet and easy to pronounce, with a gentle, graceful feel. It carries a sense of virtue and faith. The masculine Pius was taken by twelve popes, most recently Pius XII in the twentieth century.
Popularity over time
Pia first appears in US Social Security records in 1908. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,419 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 158 babies. In 2025, 148 babies were named Pia, and it ranked #1,456 nationally. That is 103% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #4,311 in 1920, #2,319 in 1950, #2,090 in 1980, #4,499 in 2000, #2,967 in 2010, and #1,456 in 2025. Of the 3,984 US girls named Pia since records began, 21% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 828 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Baila, Idalia, Chava, Nami, and Adalie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Pia ranked highest in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Massachusetts.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | #609 | 5 |
| New Jersey | #704 | 11 |
| Massachusetts | #740 | 7 |
| New York | #890 | 18 |
| Florida | #1045 | 15 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Pia is usually pronounced PEE-uh, with two syllables. It has three letters, starts with P and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Pia
A few middle names that flow with Pia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Pia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Pia mean?
Pia is a Latin and Italian name that means “pious, devout”.
What is the origin of the name Pia?
Pia has Latin and Italian roots. Pious or devout is the meaning of the Latin Pia, the feminine form of Pius, a name borne by several popes.
Is Pia a popular name?
Not especially. Pia ranked #1,456 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Pia a boy or girl name?
Pia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Pia?
Pia is usually pronounced PEE-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