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Sia
GirlEnglish· “short form of names like Anastasia”
- Meaning
- short form of names like Anastasia
- Origin
- English
- Pronunciation
- SEE-uh
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,107
- US babies 2025
- 215
- Best rank
- #1,107 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Sia
Sia is an English name that is usually said to mean “short form of names like Anastasia”.
Sia began as a short form of names ending in -sia, such as Anastasia, whose Greek root means resurrection. Short names like this are common in Europe, and Sia has also come to be used as an independent given name. The singer and songwriter known simply as Sia made the name widely recognized. Because it is so brief, Sia has a bright, modern and minimalist quality, fitting well with other two-letter-sound names such as Mia and Pia. It can stand alone or serve as a nickname for a longer formal name.
Popularity over time
Sia first appears in US Social Security records in 1968. 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, #1,107, and its highest count, 215 babies. Use has grown 64% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #6,263 in 1980, #2,750 in 2010, and #1,107 in 2025. Of the 2,790 US girls named Sia since records began, 40% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,026 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Imogen, Ines, Ariela, Sunnie, and Xolani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sia ranked highest in Washington, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | #580 | 12 |
| Massachusetts | #613 | 9 |
| New Jersey | #661 | 12 |
| California | #751 | 42 |
| Virginia | #920 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sia is usually pronounced SEE-uh, with one syllable. It has three letters, starts with S and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Sia
A few middle names that flow with Sia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sia mean?
Sia is an English name that is usually said to mean “short form of names like Anastasia”.
What is the origin of the name Sia?
Sia has English roots. Sia began as a short form of names ending in -sia, such as Anastasia, whose Greek root means resurrection.
Is Sia a popular name?
Not especially. Sia ranked #1,107 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sia a boy or girl name?
Sia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sia?
Sia is usually pronounced SEE-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