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Tia

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Pronounced TEE-uh /ˈti.ə/Medium

Meaning: AuntMedium

In 30 seconds: Tia is an English girl's name with the meaning 'aunt'.
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Origin MediumEnglish
MeaningAunt
U.S. rank (2025)#1980 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births98 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1982
Total births (all-time)≈ 33,829

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198219442025

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

Tia is recorded with the meaning 'aunt', the same word used affectionately in Spanish. It is short, bright, and easy to say across languages. Accented spellings like Tia and Tia show how it is written in different scripts.

The name's single open syllable gives it a light, friendly sound. Tia Carrere and Tia Mowry are recorded bearers of the name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Tia is 'aunt', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Tia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

TíaTià

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Tia Carrere (1967–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Tia Mowry (1978–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Tia…

Mia— A short single-syllable girl's name that rhymes closely with Tia.
Nia— Shares Tia's compact '-ia' shape and bright sound.
Kya— shares Tia's English roots
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Tinsley— shares Tia's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Tia mean?

Tia is usually explained as meaning 'aunt' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Tia?

It's commonly said TEE-uh /ˈti.ə/.

Is Tia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Tia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Tia?

In 2024, Tia ranked #1735 in the U.S. for girls, with 117 births recorded.

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