Girl nameCurrently #14,079 in the USNew
Ia
//ˈiə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19892 lettersStarts with I
Meaning & origin
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Ia's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ia |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1983 | 10 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 9 |
| 1987 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 10 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 7 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 6 |
Ia through the decades
- Ia peaked in 1989, when 12 babies were named Ia in the US.
- The 1990s were Ia's strongest decade, averaging 8 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1994–2024), use of Ia has fallen 31% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ia currently ranks #14,079 in the US and is a fresh entry on the charts.