Total births
2,033
Unisex name · since 1976
Jia
Since 1976, U.S. Social Security records show 2,033 babies named Jia, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #1831
- among girls today
- 2,033
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other girls
2,033 babies have been named Jia since 1976, making it today's #1831 unisex name.
Jia has 2,033 recorded births among girls since 1976, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #1831 as of the latest data, more common than 90% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1976 to 2025.
- #1831 among girls today
- 2,033 born since 1976
- 2010s peak decade
- 90% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jia is currently the #1831 unisex name in America, more common than 90% of girls - 2,033 born since 1976, peaking in the 2010s.
- #1831
- among girls today
- 2,033
- born since 1976
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 90%
- more common than other girls
Jia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#1831
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 90% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
37% of everyone ever named Jia was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
112 babies were named Jia in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Jia compares
2,033 Top 22% higher than 78% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jia's all-time total is 5x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 2,033 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 112 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jia splits its recorded history at 2003: 86% of all births land in the more recent half, 14% in the earlier half, a lean toward present-day use rather than a passing spike. The single quietest year was 1977 (5 births) -- compare that against the 2025 peak of 112 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#1,831
Active since
1976
Jia popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1976–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 112
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Jia popularity over time - boys
214 total births recorded since 1969 (Jia as boys' name)
Jia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Jia's strongest decade.
746 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 37% of all-time use.
Jia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 16
1970s
16 births
- 1980s 51
1980s
51 births
- 1990s 133
1990s
133 births
- 2000s
2000s
474 births
- 2010s
2010s
746 births
- 2020s
2020s
613 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 746 births (37% of all-time use).
How Jia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jia's total volume
Jia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jia by state
Where Jia concentrates geographically, total births since 1976
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 289 | 14.2% |
| #2 | New York | | 273 | 13.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 119 | 5.9% |
| #4 | New Jersey | | 95 | 4.7% |
| #5 | Florida | | 54 | 2.7% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 38 | 1.9% |
| #7 | Georgia | | 34 | 1.7% |
| #8 | Pennsylvania | | 26 | 1.3% |
California share of Jia's total US births 14.2%
Even split
289 of 2,033 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 16 reporting states.
Jia appears in 16 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jia? ▼
Jia has been given to 2,033 babies in the U.S. since 1976, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #1831 as of the latest data. 112 babies were born in 2025, its single highest year.
When was Jia most popular? ▼
Jia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 746 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Jia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jia are California (289 births), New York (273 births), Texas (119 births).
Is Jia a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Jia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 2,033 births, and as a boy's name it has 214 births.
How long has the name Jia been used? ▼
Records for Jia go back to 1976, giving 50 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jianna, Jiana, Jianni, Jiah, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jia's data
- Jia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (746 total births) through the 2020s (613) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Jias (289 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Jia
Nearby Names Like Jia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jia
Jianna Girl
#996 4,306 births
Jiana Girl
#2833 1,340 births
Jianni Girl
#4848 320 births
Jiah Girl
#5106 267 births
Jiayi Girl
#14545 123 births
Compare Jia side by side: Jia vs Jianna Jia vs Jiana Jia vs Jianni
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1976–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jia: #1831 Unisex Name - 2,033 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Jia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.