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The baby name Gia is a Female name , 12 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒa/ (jah) — Italian,/ˈdʒiːə/ (JEE-uh) — common English.

Gia is English, Italian, Vietnamese in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 12.0
Origin: English, Italian, Vietnamese
Pronunciation: /dʒa/ (jah) — Italian,/ˈdʒiːə/ (JEE-uh) — common English

What is the meaning of the name Gia ?

The baby name Gia is a Female name , 12 syllables long and is pronounced /dʒa/ (jah) — Italian,/ˈdʒiːə/ (JEE-uh) — common English.

Gia is English, Italian, Vietnamese in Origin.

Gia is an Italian short form of Gianna and Giovanna, feminine forms of Giovanni, ultimately from Latin Iohannes and Hebrew Yochanan, meaning “God is gracious.” It is also used as a clipped nickname for Georgia or Giorgia. As a modern given name, Gia stands on its own in Italy and the English‑speaking world, typically pronounced JEE-uh.

A longtime pet name in Italian families, Gia began to appear independently in U.S. records in the mid‑20th century, gaining notice through actress Gia Scala and later surging after the 1998 biopic “Gia.” It rose through the 2000s alongside the popularity of Gianna. Variants and related forms include Gianna, Giovanna, Gina, and the nicknames Gigi and Gio; cognates of the underlying name include Joanna, Jane, Jeanne, and Ivana. Note that Jia (Chinese) and Jiya (South Asian) are distinct names with separate etymologies.

Gia has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gia

Gia Long Royal · Born 1762 · Vietnam Gia Long was the first emperor of the Nguyen dynasty in Vietnam, unifying the country in 1802 after years of civil war. He is most famous for establishing the Nguyen dynasty, which lasted until 1945. His reign marked the beginning of modern Vietnam's history. Gia Coppola Actor · Born 1987 · United States Gia Coppola is best known as an American film director and screenwriter from the Coppola family. She directed films including Palo Alto and Mainstream, and she is the granddaughter of director Francis Ford Coppola. Gia Scala Actor · Born 1934 · United Kingdom Gia Scala was a British actress best known for her role as Anna in the classic war film 'The Guns of Navarone'. She also appeared in 'The Garment Jungle' and 'Tip on a Dead Jockey', showcasing her versatility and talent in the 1950s and 1960s.
Gia Mantegna Actor · Born 1990 · United States Gia Mantegna is an American actress best known for her role as Devin Levin on the TV series 'The Middle'. She also appeared in the film 'Unaccompanied Minors' and had a recurring role on 'Criminal Minds'. Gia Carides Actor · Born 1964 · Australia Gia Carides is an Australian actress best known for playing Cousin Nikki in the My Big Fat Greek Wedding films. She’s also known for roles as Liz Holt in Strictly Ballroom and Susy Connor in Brilliant Lies.

Celebrity babies named Gia

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Gia Mantegna Joe Mantegna film director ★★★★★

Gia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
GE Boys 0 #14 279 2,055
GE 0 #24 21 997
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
JM 0 #93 1 3,714
GE Girls 0 #95 10 1,564
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
QA 0 #105 2 7,011
PH 0 #108 3 5,607
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
EC 0 #121 1 2,502
CY Girls 0 #124 2 3,755
EE Boys 0 #124 2 2,087
Switzerland Girls 2024 #126 10 1,786
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
AZ Boys 0 #131 1 1,400
ID Boys 0 #134 2 4,130
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
RS Girls 0 #136 2 1,651
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Canada Girls 2024 #150 146 2,795
MT Girls 0 #151 3 3,773
CR 0 #163 3 5,526
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
HU Boys 0 #173 2 3,954
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
MT Boys 0 #178 2 4,064
Sweden Boys 2021 #182 2 1,578
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
CZ 0 #185 2 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
Sweden Girls 2018 #187 2 1,665
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
RU 0 #191 4 3,641
SI Boys 0 #211 1 3,402
AO Girls 0 #212 6 4,575
LU Boys 0 #219 2 4,970
MO Boys 0 #226 9 5,842
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
United States Girls 2024 #241 1,191 8,487
MO Girls 0 #241 11 7,056
EC Boys 0 #246 1 3,322
GR Girls 0 #246 4 6,293
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
EC Girls 0 #253 6 3,650
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
TW Girls 0 #265 12 8,139
JM Girls 0 #271 8 7,507
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
SG 0 #279 4 11,010
HR Girls 0 #290 5 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #294 3 6,578
AL Boys 0 #301 3 5,122
PE 0 #301 10 6,350
CZ Boys 0 #303 3 6,530
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
Canada Boys 2020 #318 5 2,548
PL Boys 0 #324 12 6,459
KZ Girls 0 #325 8 5,862
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
DK Boys 0 #332 1 7,401
CN Girls 0 #336 14 8,829
QA Girls 0 #337 7 15,378
PH Girls 0 #343 48 13,098
CZ Girls 0 #348 4 5,378
MY 0 #348 7 12,352
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
SD Girls 0 #357 2 7,678
MU Girls 0 #359 4 8,539
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
MU Boys 0 #368 2 8,477
France Boys 2018 #387 3 2,908
RU Boys 0 #391 115 12,621
France Girls 2021 #393 13 3,185
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
OM Girls 0 #420 5 15,987
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
PA Girls 0 #458 24 9,861
SD Boys 0 #464 3 10,523
PS Boys 0 #467 82 10,655
PT Girls 0 #467 5 7,952
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
AR Boys 0 #483 1 7,628
RU Girls 0 #484 15 11,913
KW Girls 0 #495 21 19,177
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Girls 0 #521 12 11,342
IL Boys 0 #523 85 10,983
AE Girls 0 #528 26 20,968
UY Girls 0 #531 6 6,731
IR Girls 0 #538 8 8,334
GT Girls 0 #540 2 7,500
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
LY 0 #557 3 12,703
IR Boys 0 #562 4 10,162
SG Girls 0 #568 19 18,916
BH 0 #582 6 17,937
AR Girls 0 #590 10 8,289
HK Girls 0 #594 22 16,104
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
IL Girls 0 #639 7 11,648
Finland Boys 2026 #645 38 3,552
BO Girls 0 #646 6 9,488
IN Girls 0 #652 3 13,121
PE Girls 0 #654 309 14,861
IT 0 #660 55 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #669 70 3,895
LB 0 #682 9 13,263
SG Boys 0 #685 13 17,960
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Boys 0 #784 2 12,213
KW Boys 0 #802 5 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #814 25 4,949
CL Girls 0 #822 30 14,098
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
PE Boys 0 #866 13 14,506
Spain Boys 0 #888 43 5,610
SA Girls 0 #897 39 25,931
OM Boys 0 #910 9 17,948
Germany Boys 0 #922 31 5,697
EG Boys 0 #923 3 15,035
NL Girls 0 #926 30 5,933
MY Girls 0 #927 68 24,821
NL Boys 0 #942 10 5,873
EG Girls 0 #950 10 14,742
Spain Girls 0 #973 11 5,561
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
TR 0 #986 228 19,440
BR Girls 0 #989 4 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,027 7 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,044 35 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,080 32 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,080 62 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,083 10 22,615
IT Boys 0 #1,111 364 10,046
MA 0 #1,118 11 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,151 33 17,781
IT Girls 0 #1,184 264 9,415
DZ 0 #1,227 8 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,267 6 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,592 23 28,008

Gia is popular in 79 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Switzerland
France
Ireland

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People also ask about Gia

Gia is predominantly a girl's name.
Gia is a 12 syllable name, pronounced /dʒa/ (jah) — Italian,/ˈdʒiːə/ (JEE-uh) — common English.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gianna, Giana, Giovanna, Giada, Jia and Jiya.
Across languages, Gia has these equivalents: 'Chinese': ['Jia (different origin/characters, similar pronunciation), 'Vietnamese': ['Gia (used as native given name).
Yes, very popular — Gia ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Gia ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Gia's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #233 in 2014 to #150 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 5 notable people named Gia are in our database, including Gia Long (Royal), Gia Coppola (Actor), Gia Scala (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Gia for their child, including Joe Mantegna.