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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pious, devout
- Origin
- Latin/Italian
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- PEE-uh
Pia comes from Latin and Italian and means pious, devout. It's a compact, two-syllable name with old roots but a very small presence in U.S. naming data — in 2024, the most recent year recorded, 158 baby girls received the name. If you're looking for something uncommon with a clear, single-word meaning, Pia fits that description exactly.
Meaning & Origin of Pia
Meaning: Pious, devout.
Origin: Latin/Italian.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Pia
PEE-uhIPA /ˈpiːə/
Popularity of Pia
SSA records going back to 1908 show Pia at its most popular in 2024, when it ranked #1411 with 158 babies given the name — both its latest and its all-time peak in the data.
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FAQ
What does the name Pia mean?
Pious, devout. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Pia?
Pia is pronounced PEE-uh (IPA: /ˈpiːə/).
Is Pia a popular name right now?
Pia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #1411 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1908–2024.)
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