Girl
Pia
pious, devout
About Pia
This delightful three-letter name carries an effortless charm that feels both timeless and refreshingly modern. Pia possesses a musical quality, rolling off the tongue with a gentle ease that makes it memorable without being ostentatious. The name suits a child who might grow into someone with quiet confidence and understated grace. It works beautifully across multiple languages and cultures, making it an excellent choice for families with international connections or those who appreciate names with global appeal. Pia has a youthful energy while maintaining enough sophistication to age gracefully from nursery to boardroom. Parents seeking something concise yet complete, simple yet striking, will find this name particularly appealing. Its brevity makes it easy for young children to spell and pronounce, while its elegance ensures it never feels diminutive or incomplete.
Popularity of the Name Pia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | #879 | #562 | ||
| 2004 | #904 | |||
| 2006 | #799 | #612 | ||
| 2008 | #907 | #833 | ||
| 2017 | #966 | #417 | ||
| 2018 | #943 | |||
| 2021 | #872 | #494 | ||
| 2022 | #687 | #379 | #349 | #950 |
| 2023 | #889 | #427 | ||
| 2024 | #874 | #359 | ||
| 2025 | #695 | #293 | ||
| 2020 | #290 | #425 | ||
| 1986 | #598 | |||
| 1988 | #567 | |||
| 1998 | #598 | |||
| 2002 | #599 | |||
| 2003 | #430 | |||
| 2005 | #448 | |||
| 2007 | #368 | |||
| 2009 | #844 | |||
| 2010 | #734 | |||
| 2011 | #760 | |||
| 2012 | #649 | |||
| 2015 | #642 | |||
| 2019 | #482 |
Top names by country: United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Pia
- Pía
- Piia
- Piyah
- Piyali
Names Similar to Pia
Nicknames for Pia
- Pi
- Pipi
- Pip
Famous People Named Pia
| Pia Wurtzbach | Filipino actress and Miss Universe 2015 |
| Pia Zadora | American singer and actress |
| Pia Miranda | Australian actress |
| Pia Tjelta | Norwegian actress |
| Pia Douwes | Dutch musical actress |
| Pia Toscano | American singer and American Idol contestant |
| Pia Degermark | Swedish actress |
| Pia Miller | Chilean-Australian actress |
| Pia Gronning | Danish actress |
| Pia Maiocco | American musician, bassist for Vixen |
| Pia Cayetano | Filipino senator and advocate |
| Pia Sundhage | Swedish soccer player and coach |
| Pia Guanio | Filipino TV presenter |
| Pia de' Tolomei | Italian noblewoman and literary character |
| Pia Pera | Italian author |
| Pia Beck | Dutch jazz pianist |
| Pia Marais | South African-German film director |
| Pia Wurtzen | Danish author |
| Pia Kauma | Finnish politician |
Characters Named Pia
| Pia Coleman | from the TV series "The Sopranos" |
| Pia Isadora | from the novel "The Memory Keeper's Daughter" by Kim Edwards |
| Pia Jensen | from the movie "The Green Mile" |
| Pia Kim | from the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Pia Perez | from the film "Closer to the Moon" |
| Pia Fidelis | from the novel "Among Others" by Jo Walton |
| Pia Puck | from the comic series "Pia Puck" by Ulf Granberg |
| Pia Sabel | from the book series by Seeley James |
| Pia Arlen | from the film "The Counterfeit Plan" |
| Pia Postman | from the TV series "Knots Landing" |
| Pia Renata | from the novel "We, the Drowned" by Carsten Jensen |
| Pia Ghosh | from the movie "Where Do We Go Now?" |
| Pia Matthesen | from the TV series "The Legacy" |
| Pia Bertoni | from the film "La Notte" |
| Pia Carew | from the novel "Moby-Dick" by Herman Melville |
| Pia Gray | from the movie "Kiss Me, Stupid" |
| Pia Kar | from the TV series "Trollied" |
| Pia Teo | from the film "Bridget Jones's Baby" |
| Pia Holmberg | from the TV series "The Bridge" |
| Pia Rönn | from the film "Breaking Point" |