girl's name
Ia
EE-uh
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 2
- Births on record 164
Ia is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1989, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1980.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 66 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Ia?
In 2024, Ia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Ia Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ia
- Pronunciation EE-uh
Sibling Names for Ia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ia
How popular is the name Ia?
In 2024, Ia was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ia a girl's or a boy's name?
Ia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ia?
Ia has 2 syllables.
When was Ia most popular?
Ia peaked in 1989, when 12 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.