Inez vs Pia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Inez

Girl #1,407 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek hagnē

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,407
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Nez, Ine

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Pia

Girl #1,410 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pious, devout"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian German Spanish Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,410
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Inez Rank #1,407
Pia Rank #1,410

Inez is more popular, ranked #1407 vs #1410 for Pia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Inez ___

  • Inez Maria
  • Inez Elena
  • Inez Paloma
  • Inez Carmen
  • Inez Luz
  • Inez Rosa

Pia ___

  • Pia Rose
  • Pia Elena
  • Pia Grace
  • Pia Sophia
  • Pia Camille
  • Pia Noir

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Inez

Carmen Paloma Lola Esperanza Rodrigo

If you choose Pia

Mia Lia Nora Stella Vera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inez or Pia more popular?

Inez is more popular, ranked #1407 compared to Pia at #1410 in the United States.

What do Inez and Pia mean?

Inez means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek hagnē origin). Pia means "pious, devout" (Latin origin).

Are Inez and Pia boy or girl names?

Inez is primarily a girl name. Pia is primarily a girl name.

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