Girl name · Latin
Pia
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: dutiful, devoutPia is a girl's name that comes from Latin and means "dutiful, devout". It is used in German, Italian and Scandinavian.
- Meaning
- Dutiful, devout
- Origin
- Latin
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- PEE-ah (German)
Meaning and origin of Pia
As a girl's name, Pia comes from Latin and means "dutiful, devout". It is used in German, Italian and Scandinavian.
In German, say PEE-ah. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Pia on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Pia on 3 lists.
“Pious, devout; Latin. Short, sweet and easy to spell. Say PEE-ah”
From German girl names, popular German girl names
“Dutiful, devout; Latin. Say PEE-ah”
From Italian girl names, short Italian girl names
“Dutiful, devout; Latin. Feminine of Pius”
From Roman names, roman girl names from virtues and nicknames
How popular is Pia?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,456
- 148 babies, 92 per million girls
- Best rank
- #1,419 in 2024
- 158 babies that year
- Babies since 1908
- At least 3,984
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 0 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 0 per million |
| 1900s | 2 per million |
| 1910s | 5 per million |
| 1920s | 4 per million |
| 1930s | 1 per million |
| 1940s | 1 per million |
| 1950s | 14 per million |
| 1960s | 21 per million |
| 1970s | 28 per million |
| 1980s | 28 per million |
| 1990s | 13 per million |
| 2000s | 21 per million |
| 2010s | 48 per million |
| 2020s | 85 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,926 | #1,951 | #2,056 | #2,009 | #1,858 | #1,826 | #1,450 | #1,460 | #1,419 | #1,456 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Pia
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- PuaA flower (Hawaiian, girl)
- PaoPet form of Paola (Spanish, girl)
- PatNoble (Latin, girl)
- PazPeace (Latin, girl)
- PeigPearl (Greek, girl)
- PhilaBeloved, friend (Greek, girl)
- PilarPillar, our lady of the pillar (Spanish, girl)
- PiliPet form of Pilar (Spanish, girl)
- PninaA pearl (Hebrew, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- ParsaPious, devout (Persian, boy)
- PioPious, dutiful (Latin, boy)
Middle names for Pia
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Latin
- LauraLaurel tree (Latin, girl)
- OliviaOlive tree (Latin, girl)
- CarinaDear, beloved (Latin, girl)
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- FloraFlower, blossom (Latin, girl)
- MarinaOf the sea (Latin, girl)
- ReginaQueen (Latin, girl)
- ValentinaStrong, healthy (Latin, girl)
- CelesteHeavenly, of the sky (Latin, girl)
- ClaraClear, bright (Latin, girl)
Pia: common questions
What does the name Pia mean?
Pia comes from Latin and means "dutiful, devout".
Is Pia a boy or girl name?
Pia is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Pia come from?
Pia comes from Latin and means "dutiful, devout". Today it is used in German, Italian and Scandinavian.
How do you pronounce Pia?
In German, say PEE-ah. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Pia?
Pia ranked #1,456 in the US in 2025, with 148 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What names are similar to Pia?
Names spelled like Pia include Pua, Pao, Pat, Paz and Peig.
What middle names go with Pia?
Middle names that flow well with Pia include Aurelia, Blair, Brooke, Elise and Esmeralda. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.