Sia

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEE-ah /ˈsiː.ə/Low

Meaning: MoonLow

In 30 seconds: Sia is a beautiful short name with roots in multiple cultures: it means moon in Swahili, and functions as a Scandinavian short form meaning victory. Famously the stage name of Australian singer Sia Furler.

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Origin LowScandinavian, Swahili, Egyptian

MeaningMoon

U.S. rank (2025)#1107 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births215 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 2,789

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sia has independent origins across several cultures. As a Swahili name it means moon, making it a nature name popular in East Africa. In Scandinavia it is a short form of names like Sigrid (victory and beautiful). In ancient Egypt, Sia was a god of the mind.

In the English-speaking world, Sia rose to fame as the stage name of Australian singer-songwriter Sia Kate Isobelle Furler. The name's brevity and multicultural resonance have made it an appealing choice for contemporary parents.

Did you know? In ancient Egypt, Sia was a deity representing perception and intelligence, one of the divine companions of the sun god Ra on his nightly journey through the underworld.

Overall data confidence 60%

Behind the Name: Sia

Variations

SeahSiyaZia

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

★Sia Furler (b. 1975)
Australian singer-songwriter known mononymously as Sia, famous for hits such as Chandelier. Sia is her given name.
★Sia (Egyptian deity) (mythological)
Ancient Egyptian personification of perception and intelligence, often depicted alongside Hu (authoritative speech).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sia mean?

Sia means moon in Swahili and is also a Scandinavian short form of names meaning victory. In ancient Egypt, Sia was a deity of perception.

How do you pronounce Sia?

Sia is pronounced SEE-ah, with two syllables.

Is Sia a real name or just a stage name?

Sia is both a genuine given name used in Swahili and Scandinavian cultures, and the well-known stage name of singer Sia Furler.

What names are similar to Sia?

Names similar to Sia include Nia, Mia, Zia, and Tia.