Gia

What does the baby name Gia mean? Learn about what Gia means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Gia - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Gia: G-I-A, is a 3-letter female given name.
Pronunciation of Gia: JEE-ə; JEE uh; GEE ah
Meaning of Gia: God is gracious, god is merciful.
Origin of Gia: The name 'Gia' has multiple origins and can be found in different cultures around the world. It is derived from the Italian name 'Gianna', which is a diminutive form of 'Giovanna', meaning 'God is gracious'. Additionally, 'Gia' is also a variant of the Greek name 'Georgia', which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.; American Names; Asian Names; Celebrity Names; Georgian Names; Hebrew Names; Italian Names; Pet Names
Popularity of Gia: The name 'Gia' has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in English-speaking countries. It has been consistently ranked in the top 500 names for girls in the United States since the early 2000s. 'Gia' has also seen an increase in popularity in other countries, such as Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.; Gia currently has 406 likes, and is in the top 2% of liked girl's names. The name Ruth is slightly more popular than Gia.

Etymology of Gia

As mentioned earlier, the Italian variation of 'Gia' is derived from 'Giovanna', which is a combination of the Hebrew name 'Yochanan' (meaning 'God is gracious ') and the Latin name 'Johanna'. The Greek variation 'Georgia' is derived from the Greek word 'georgos', which translates to 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.

Cultural Significance of Gia

The name 'Gia' does not hold significant cultural or religious significance. However, it is worth noting that names with similar meanings, such as 'Gianna' and 'Georgia', may have cultural associations in Italian and Greek communities respectively. These associations may be tied to cultural traditions, family values, or historical figures.