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The baby name Gioia is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈdʒɔja/ (JOY-ah); English: /ˈdʒɔɪə/ (JOY-uh).

Gioia is Italian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Italian
Pronunciation: Italian: /ˈdʒɔja/ (JOY-ah); English: /ˈdʒɔɪə/ (JOY-uh)

What is the meaning of the name Gioia ?

The baby name Gioia is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Italian: /ˈdʒɔja/ (JOY-ah); English: /ˈdʒɔɪə/ (JOY-uh).

Gioia is Italian in Origin.

Gioia (Italian, pronounced JOY-ah) is a feminine given name derived from the Italian word gioia, "joy" or "delight," itself from Latin gaudium/gaudia. As a virtue name it evokes happiness, gratitude, and good fortune, paralleling English Joy or French Joie.

In Italy, Gioia appears in medieval and early modern records as a rare given name and persisted as a family surname, before gaining broader use in the late twentieth century along with the revival of succinct, expressive word-names. Variants include the older spelling Gioja and affectionate diminutives such as Gioietta; brief nicknames like Gio are sometimes used. International equivalents or semantic cousins include Joy (English), Joie (French), Alegría (Spanish), and Letizia/Letitia from Latin laetitia "joy." The name's bright meaning and clear sound make it a stylish, contemporary choice that remains firmly rooted in Italy's linguistic history.

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Gioia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2016 #1 432
IT Girls 2024 #35 948 47
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
Switzerland Girls 2024 #76 61 1,786
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
Belgium Girls 2024 #130 56 424
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
Sweden Girls 2021 #182 2 1,666
LU Girls 0 #186 5 4,850
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
BG Girls 0 #231 1 3,559
IT Girls 0 #241 6,876 9,415
GR Girls 0 #247 3 6,293
Canada Girls 2024 #280 6 2,795
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
HR Girls 0 #293 2 3,687
France Girls 2021 #348 58 3,185
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
IT 0 #377 443 4,183
JO Boys 0 #389 1 7,057
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
PH Girls 0 #429 1 13,098
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
PS Girls 0 #547 1 10,981
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
AR Girls 0 #626 5 8,289
HK Girls 0 #649 2 16,104
LB 0 #687 4 13,263
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #816 23 4,949
TN 0 #861 5 13,765
NL Girls 0 #878 78 5,933
United States Girls 2024 #894 23 8,487
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
Spain Girls 0 #974 10 5,561
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MA 0 #1,192 8 20,986
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440
IT Boys 0 #1,261 211 10,046
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781

Gioia is popular in 42 countries — most recent births per country:

Switzerland
United States
France
Belgium
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Gioia

Gioia is predominantly a girl's name.
Gioia is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Italian: /ˈdʒɔja/ (JOY-ah); English: /ˈdʒɔɪə/ (JOY-uh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gio (nickname), Giò (alternative spelling), Gioietta (diminutive and rare).
Across languages, Gioia has these equivalents: Joy (English), Joie (French), Letizia / Letitia (Italian/Latin), Felicity (English), Alegría (Spanish), and 2 more.
Yes, very popular — Gioia ranked #1 in Germany in 2016, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Gioia ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2016).
Gioia's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #103 in 2014 to #76 in 2024 in Switzerland.