Ia
Pronunciation: [ EE-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 160 babies have been named Ia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ia is past its peak , currently ranked #33,488 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #33,488
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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