Pia name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Girl

Origin: Latin and Old Greek

Usage: Assamese, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Telugu, German, Italian, French, English, Indian, Greenlandic, Finnish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Bengali, Oriya and Tamil

Pronunciation: pia

Meaning: Lover, Beloved, Pious and Virtuous

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What does Pia mean?
Variations of Pia
Middle Names for Pia
How popular is Pia?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Pia
Famous People Named Pia
Lists having Pia

What does Pia mean?

Pia means Lover, Beloved, Pious or Virtuous used for girls is originated from Latin and Old Greek is principally used in Telugu, Greenlandic, Malayalam, Swedish, Danish, Marathi, Indian, French, Assamese, Norwegian, Oriya, Gujarati, Sindhi, Bengali, Tamil, Hindi, Italian, Finnish, Kannada, German and English.

Pia is an effeminate version of Pius. Pius means Virtuous, Pious, Respectful, Honorable and Pious is of English, German and Latin origin. It is celebrated on April 30th.

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How do I pronounce Pia?

The one syllabled name Pia is pronounced, pia.

Variants of Pia

Piah

Middle Names for Pia

Kaylie, Jorgie, Dannielle, Grai, Evia, view more middle names that goes with Pia

Names that rhyme with Pia

How popular is the name Pia?

Pia was a common name in United States. Over 3054 babies have been named Pia since 1908. At its zenith in 1971,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 87 years.

Also, Pia is common in France where over 852 new-borns have been given the name since 1982. At the peak of its usage in 2017, the moniker grabbed the 369th spot and 158 baby girls were given the name.

Pia is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 800 names. In 2006, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 753 on girl names chart when 41 babies were named Pia.

Over 585 babies in England and Wales have been named Pia.

But Pia is a popular baby name in Germany where every 1 in 3000 have the name as well as in, Denmark, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, Finland, Philippines and Bangladesh.

As per our estimate, over 180000 people has been named Pia globally.

Year	Rank	Births
2023	1453	152
2022	1451	152
2021	1817	110
2020	1856	104
2019	2003	95
2018	2041	95
2017	1941	103
2016	1908	105
2015	2470	73
2014	2513	71

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Pia in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	12	679	869
	0	0	0	13876

What numbers say about Pia?

You secretly believe that you are a genius. You want to be surrounded by great minds that talk about ideas, achievements and changing the world. You are a guardian angel for life for those loyal to you. You are efficient, dynamic, and always look at the big picture instead of collecting the small pieces and wonder where they fit. If letter A is your capstone in your name, you are romantic by nature. However, you are also interested in action.

Other names similar to Pia, for would be moms

Karthica - Meaning of Karthica is Leader of Deva Army, A Star or Hindu Month is primarily used in Gujarati, Telugu and Kannada is aimed at both boys and girls
Shukra - Boy name Shukra is specifically used in Gujarati, Hindi and Sanskrit, meaning of Shukra is "The Planet Venus, Friday or The Venus Planet"
Prabal - Meaning of Prabal is Strong or Powerful is originated from Sanskrit and is used prevalently in Kannada, Telugu and Marathi is a baby boy name
Radhana means Speech is especially used in Kannada, Gujarati and Telugu is aimed at girls
Anjalika - Isolated and Modern unisex name Anjalika is used mostly in Malayalam and Hindi, meaning of Anjalika is "One of Arjuna's Arrows, Worshipper or One of Arjunas Arrows"

Famous people named Pia

Pia Locatelli,
Pia Gjellerup, Danish politician representing the Social Democrats
Pia Hansen, Swedish sport shooter
Pia Douwes, Dutch actress in musical theatre in Europe
Pia Christmas-Møller, Danish politician
Pia Sundstedt, professional former cyclist,
Pia Tafdrup, Danish writer; primarily a poet
Pia Haraldsen, Norwegian TV personality, comedian and author
Pia Kjærsgaard, Danish politician
Pia Zadora, American actress and singer
Pia Cramling, Swedish chess player
Pia Sundhage, Swedish former professional football player
Pia Reyes, Filipino American model and actress
Pia Lindström, television journalist
Pia Maiocco, American bass guitarist and backing vocalist best known as a former member of the all-female hard rock band Vixen
Pia Johansson, Swedish actor, lecturer and examinator
Pia Guerra, American-born Canadian comic book artist
Pia Miranda, Australian actress whose career was launched with her role
Pia Andrews, open government leader and the Executive Director of Digital Government
Pia Getty, American independent filmmaker
Pia Guanio, Filipino actress and television presenter
Pia Cayetano, Filipino lawyer and was the youngest elected Senator
Pia Nilsson, Swedish professional golfer and coach
Pia Arcangel, Filipina television newscaster and journalist
Pia Wunderlich, German football midfielder
Pia Green in Mot härliga tider as Actress
Pia Korbar in Class Enemy as Actress
Pia Hierzegger in Der Knochenmann as Actress
Pia Moran in Milan as Actress
Pia Watson in Episode #1.41 as Actress
Pia Ahnfelt-Rønne in movie The Red Horses as Actress
In 1970 drama, thriller flick, Whirlpool, Pia Andersson characterized Sarah.
Pia Borgli, from 1982 adventure and drama movie Fifty-fifty, who characterized Eva.
In 1999, Pia Camilla Copper characterized the role of Diane in comedy and drama movie Fin d'été.
Pia Degermark portrayed leading character of Luisa in 1969 drama flick Una breve stagione.
In 1981 thriller movie, Operation Leo, Pia Garde played Katarina.
In 1968 drama, romance movie, Bamse, Pia Rydvall played Greta, Vera's sister.
Pia Shandel, from 1972 drama movie The Finishing Touch, who portrayed the Krista.
Pia Skoglund characterized the significant character of Berit Borg in 1956 drama movie Rätten att älska.
In 1977 crime, thriller movie, Skytten, Pia Maria Wohlert played Monica Winther.
In 2000, Pia Paula played the role of N in action, drama flick Kahit pito ang buhay mo.
Pia Wurtzbach, from 2018 drama, romance film My Perfect You, who portrayed Abi.
In 1996, Pia Pilapil portrayed the role of N in action, drama film Itataya ko ang buhay ko.
In drama movie, Untitled Cechov Project, Pia Lanciotti characterized N.
Pia Beck portrayed central character of Singer in Prologue in 1948 comedy, documentary film Nederlands in zeven lessen.
Pia Niederwimmer, from drama movie Spin, the Changing Life Story, who played the N.

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Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Central Statistics Office - An Phríomh-Oifig Staidrimh, https://visual.cso.ie/?body=entity/babynames
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html
Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://www.svb.nl/nl/kindernamen/
Digi- ja väestötietovirasto, https://nimipalvelu.dvv.fi/suosituimmat-etunimet

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