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Tia
GirlEnglish, Spanish· “short form of names like Letitia”
- Meaning
- short form of names like Letitia
- Origin
- English, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- TEE-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,980
- US babies 2025
- 98
- Best rank
- #221 (1982)
- Peak year
- 1982
Meaning and origin of Tia
Tia is an English and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “short form of names like Letitia”.
Tia started as a short form of names ending in -tia, such as Letitia and Laetitia, from the Latin for joy. In Spanish and Portuguese, tía is also the everyday word for aunt, which gives the name a familiar, affectionate ring for many families. Tia has been used on its own in the English-speaking world since the twentieth century. It is short, bright and easy to pronounce. The actress Tia Mowry made the name more visible in the United States. Tia pairs well with longer middle names.
Popularity over time
Tia first appears in US Social Security records in 1944. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 52 different years, starting in 1957. Its best national rank was #221 in 1982, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,182 babies. In 2025, 98 babies were named Tia, and it ranked #1,980 nationally. That is 54% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,404 in 1950, #231 in 1980, #406 in 2000, #987 in 2010, and #1,980 in 2025. Of the 33,832 US girls named Tia since records began, 29% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 8,581 babies. Since 2010, 2,901 more have been named Tia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Randi, Lacy, Katharine, Tabatha, and Brandie.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Tia ranked highest in Michigan, Tennessee, and Illinois.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #856 | 9 |
| Tennessee | #972 | 7 |
| Illinois | #1002 | 9 |
| New Jersey | #1029 | 7 |
| New York | #2050 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Tia is usually pronounced TEE-uh, with two syllables. It has three letters, starts with T and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Tia
A few middle names that flow with Tia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Tia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Tia mean?
Tia is an English and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “short form of names like Letitia”.
What is the origin of the name Tia?
Tia has English and Spanish roots. Tia started as a short form of names ending in -tia, such as Letitia and Laetitia, from the Latin for joy.
Is Tia a popular name?
Not especially. Tia ranked #1,980 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Tia a boy or girl name?
Tia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Tia?
Tia is usually pronounced TEE-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