Pia

♀ Girl

Pronounced PEE-ah /ˈpiː.ə/Low

Meaning: Pious, devout, dutifulLow

In 30 seconds: Pia is a beautiful Latin name meaning pious or devout, used as the feminine form of Pius. Simple and elegant, it has a long history in Italy and Scandinavia and has gained international appeal for its clean two-syllable sound.

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Origin LowLatin, Italian

MeaningPious, devout, dutiful

U.S. rank (2024)#1411 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births158 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,835

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Pia derives from the Latin pius meaning pious, dutiful, or devout. As a feminine name it has been used in Italy and Scandinavia for centuries. In Rome, Pia appears as a name in ancient inscriptions.

Pia has grown in popularity in English-speaking countries, appreciated for its simplicity, Latin heritage, and melodic two-vowel sound. It is particularly popular in Scandinavia and among Italian and German speakers.

Did you know? Several popes have borne the name Pius from which Pia derives. Pope Pius XII (1939-1958) was one of the most significant popes of the 20th century, and the name Pia carries centuries of Catholic religious tradition.

Overall data confidence 90%

Behind the Name: Pia

Variations

PíaPiiaPieta

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Pia Lindstrom (b. 1938)
Swedish-American television journalist and Emmy winner, daughter of actress Ingrid Bergman
★Pia Wurtzbach (b. 1989)
Filipino-German model and actress who was crowned Miss Universe 2015

If you like Pia…

Mia— Two-syllable -ia name of same Italian feel

Tia— Two-syllable -ia name of same brevity

Lia— Short -ia name of same Latin origin

Sia— Two-syllable multicultural -ia name

Frequently Asked

What does Pia mean?

Pia means pious, devout, and dutiful in Latin, the feminine form of Pius.

Is Pia an Italian name?

Yes, Pia is widely used in Italy and also in Scandinavia as a clean, beautiful form of the Latin pius.

How do you pronounce Pia?

Pia is pronounced PEE-ah with two syllables.

What names are similar to Pia?

Similar two-syllable names include Mia, Tia, and Sia.