The nameThiago
Thiago is a boy's name of Portuguese origin, a form of James. It is very popular in Brazil, Argentina and the United States.
- Boy's name
- Portuguese
- Feast day
Meaning
Thiago comes from Tiago, the Portuguese form of James, from Iacobus, Jacob.
Origin
Portuguese, from Sant'Iago, Saint James. Santiago is the Spanish form.
History
Thiago is one of the leading names in Brazil and Argentina. It rose quickly in the United States in the 2010s and is in the top 60.
Famous people named Thiago
- Thiago Silva, footballer
- Thiago Alcântara, footballer
- Thiago Monteiro, tennis player
Popularity of the name Thiago
Thiago in the United States
Thiago was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 18,308 births over the decade, 62% of all recorded babies named Thiago. Its rise began around 2013, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Thiago in the United States were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 3,662 births a year on average, against 1,666 in the five years before.
Thiago in the United Kingdom
Thiago was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 609 births over the decade, 64% of all recorded babies named Thiago. Its rise began around 2012, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Thiago in the United Kingdom were born before 2021, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 108 births a year on average, against 51 in the five years before.
Thiago in France
Thiago in Belgium
Thiago in Switzerland
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Thiago
Names from the same generation as Thiago, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thiago mean?
Thiago comes from Tiago, the Portuguese form of James, from Iacobus, Jacob.
What is the origin of the name Thiago?
Portuguese, from Sant'Iago, Saint James. Santiago is the Spanish form.
Is Thiago a girl's or a boy's name?
Thiago is a boy's name.
How popular is the name Thiago?
In 2024, Thiago was the 55th most popular name for baby boys in the United States, with 5,289 births.
What are the variants of the name Thiago?
Variants and related names of Thiago include Jacques, James, Santiago and Tiago.
What are good sibling names for Thiago?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Millie, Margot, Marceline and Eloise for a sister, Theo, Atlas, Enzo and Arlo for a brother.
Who are famous people named Thiago?
Thiago Silva, footballer; Thiago Alcântara, footballer; Thiago Monteiro, tennis player.