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At a Glance: Name: Gia – Meaning: God is gracious (pet form of Gianna); alt. 'earth' via Gaia – Origin: Italian – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: JEE-ah
Gia is an Italian name, a pet form of Gianna, and it carries that name's meaning of "God is gracious." Some trace it instead to "earth," through the name Gaia. It's pronounced JEE-ah.
Meaning & Origin of Gia
Meaning: God is gracious (pet form of gianna); alt. 'earth' via gaia.
Origin: Italian.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Gia
Phonetic: JEE-ah IPA: /ˈdʒiːə/
Popularity of Gia
In 2024, Gia ranked #267 in the U.S., its highest point since Social Security began tracking names in 1957, with 1,191 babies given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1957–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Gia mean?
God is gracious (pet form of gianna); alt. ‘earth’ via gaia. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gia)
How do you pronounce Gia?
Gia is pronounced JEE-ah (IPA: /ˈdʒiːə/).
Is Gia a popular name right now?
Gia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #267 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1957–2024.)
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