The namePia

Pia is a short Latin girl's name meaning "pious, devoted". It is popular in Germany and Scandinavia.

Meaning

Pia is the feminine of Pius, from the Latin pius, "devout, dutiful".

Origin

Latin.

History

In the United States Pia reached its best rank, 1411th, in 2024. In England and Wales it reached 655th in 2022.

Famous people named Pia

Popularity of the name Pia

Pia in the United States

1406thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (158 births)
3,835babies named Pia in the United States since 1880
079158 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Pia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 844 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Pia. Its rise began around 1950, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Pia in the United States were born before 1999. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 136 births a year on average, against 94 in the five years before.

Pia in the United Kingdom

698thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (58 births)
876babies named Pia in the United Kingdom since 1997
02958 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Pia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 280 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Pia. Half of all babies named Pia in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 49 births a year on average, against 34 in the five years before.

Pia in France

208thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (335 births)
4,265babies named Pia in France since 1900
0168335 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Pia in Austria

95thmost popular girls' name in Austria in 2025
2013peak year (201 births)
5,098babies named Pia in Austria since 1984
0101201 198519901995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Austria. Source: Statistik Austria (until 2009, Austrian nationals only).

Pia in Norway

127thmost popular girls' name in Norway in 2025
1991peak year (95 births)
3,860babies named Pia in Norway since 1945
04895 1960198020002020
Births per year in Norway. Source: Statistics Norway (SSB), table 10467.

Sibling names for Pia

Names from the same generation as Pia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Pia mean?

Pia is the feminine of Pius, from the Latin pius, "devout, dutiful".

What is the origin of the name Pia?

Latin.

Is Pia a girl's or a boy's name?

Pia is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Pia?

In 2024, Pia was the 1406th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 158 births.

What are good sibling names for Pia?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Alba, Giulia, Estelle and Paulette for a sister, Amadeus, Ilyas, Augustine and Davi for a brother.

Who are famous people named Pia?

Pia Zadora, actress; Pia Wurtzbach, Miss Universe 2015; Pia Sundhage, football coach.