Unisex nameNot in the current top charts
Chia
//ˈtʃiə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19914 lettersStarts with C
Meaning & origin
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Chia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Chia |
|---|---|
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 16 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 11 |
| 1983 | 18 |
| 1984 | 17 |
| 1985 | 25 |
| 1986 | 18 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 15 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1997 | 6 |
| 2000 | 5 |
Chia through the decades
- Chia peaked in 1991, when 25 babies were named Chia in the US.
- The 1980s were Chia's strongest decade, averaging 16 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1988–2000), use of Chia has fallen 11% compared to the 10 years before that.