Ia

Pronunciation: [ EE-uh ]

Ia is a girl baby name. Ranked #33,488 in the US.

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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Ia is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced EE-uh.

Parents who love the name Ia often also consider Billiejoe, Saul, Falin .

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Historical Record

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 .

Popularity Over Time

#33,488
Current Rank
Peaked 1983 Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#33,488
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Iana #4400 Ianna #4517

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ia

Is Ia a boy or girl name?
Ia is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Ia?
Ia is pronounced EE-uh.
How popular is the name Ia?
Ia is currently ranked #33488 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Ia a common or rare name?
Ia is an uncommon name, ranked #33488 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Ia?
Ia pairs well with Billiejoe, Saul, Falin, Corrida in style and sound.
Are there other spellings for Ia?
Related spellings include Iana, Ianna.

About the Name Ia

Ia is a girl name .

Ia is currently ranked #33,488 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Ia include Iana, Ianna . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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