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Scotia

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Pronounced SKOH-shah /ˈskoʊ.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin Scotia, 'Scotland' — the medieval Latin name for the country, used as a poetic personification of the Scottish nation. Stately and evocative.Low

In 30 seconds: A poetic place name: Scotia is Latin for 'Scotland' (said 'SKOH-shah'). Stately and rare.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningFrom the Latin Scotia, 'Scotland' — the medieval Latin name for the country, used as a poetic personification of the Scottish nation. Stately and evocative.
U.S. rank (2023)#14876 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 30

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419742023

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Scotia comes from the medieval Latin for 'Scotland,' long used as a poetic figure for the country. It reads stately and unusual — rare in the U.S. (said 'SKOH-shah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, stately, and poetic.

Did you know? Scotia is the Latin name for Scotland — used as a poetic personification of the nation, as in odes and emblems — a stately, evocative place name (said 'SKOH-shah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Scotia — Latin 'Scotland'; poetic personification

Variations

ScotiaScottiaSkotia

Nicknames

ScottieTia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Scotia mean?

Scotia is the Latin name for Scotland, used as a poetic personification of the Scottish nation.

How do you pronounce Scotia?

It's said SKOH-shah /ˈskoʊ.ʃə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Scotia a boy or girl name?

Scotia is a girl's name.

How popular is Scotia?

Scotia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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