Gia

Meaning of Gia

Gia is a short form of names like Gianna or Giovanna, meaning "God is gracious."

Gia has Italian roots — browse every Italian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Gia

Gia has cooled off, slipping to #287 in 2025, down from a peak of #267 in 2024.

Notable people named Gia

• Gia Coppola
  American film director and screenwriter
• Gia Carangi
  American supermodel
• Gia Mantegna
  American actress
• Gia Allemand
  American reality television personality
• Gia Scala
  British-American actress

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Questions about the name Gia

What does the name Gia mean?

Gia means gia is a short form of names like gianna or giovanna, meaning "god is gracious.", and it comes from Italian origins.

Is Gia a boy's or a girl's name?

Gia is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Gia?

In 2025, Gia ranked #287 for girls, down from #267 the year before.

When was Gia most popular?

Gia peaked at #267 in 2024.