Chia
Meaning of Chia
Chia is a unisex name with origins in both English and Chinese. In English, it is pronounced as CHEE-uh (/tʃiːˈɑ/), while in Chinese, it is pronounced as CHYAH (/tʃjɑ/). The name Chia has a variation called Chiara.
Looking at the data for newborns in the United States of America, we can see that the popularity of the name Chia has fluctuated over the years. In 2000, there were 5 occurrences of the name, ranking at 15031. In previous years, there were 6 occurrences in 1997 (ranked at 12069), 7 occurrences in both 1996 and 1995 (ranked at 10569 and 10514 respectively), and so on. The name's popularity seems to have peaked around the early to mid-1990s before gradually declining.
With its unique sound and diverse cultural associations, Chia is a charming choice for parents seeking a distinctive name for their baby.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as CHEE-uh (/tʃiːˈɑ/)
Chinese
- Pronunced as CHYAH (/tʃjɑ/)
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Notable People Named Chia
| Chia Youyee Vang is a history professor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, known for her research on the Hmong diaspora and Southeast Asian refugees in the United States. |
| Chia Keng Hock was a Singaporean footballer known for his role as a striker. |
