Jia
Every Jia since 1969 — 2,247 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jia
Jia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,802 in 2025 with 112 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 2,247 American babies have been named Jia — about 90% girls and 10% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 112 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 112 | #1,802 | — | — |
| 2024 | 110 | #1,830 | — | — |
| 2023 | 111 | #1,819 | — | — |
| 2022 | 97 | #2,014 | — | — |
| 2021 | 110 | #1,834 | — | — |
| 2020 | 73 | #2,403 | — | — |
| 2019 | 75 | #2,388 | — | — |
| 2018 | 101 | #1,957 | — | — |
| 2017 | 58 | #2,882 | — | — |
| 2016 | 90 | #2,160 | — | — |
| 2015 | 84 | #2,248 | — | — |
| 2014 | 57 | #2,991 | — | — |
| 2013 | 65 | #2,695 | — | — |
| 2012 | 72 | #2,529 | — | — |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,266 | 9 | #8,389 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,852 | — | — |
| 2009 | 70 | #2,626 | — | — |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,938 | — | — |
| 2007 | 69 | #2,658 | 15 | #5,781 |
| 2006 | 65 | #2,740 | 14 | #5,926 |
| 2005 | 50 | #3,144 | 14 | #5,717 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,854 | 12 | #6,317 |
| 2003 | 36 | #3,836 | 17 | #4,701 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,027 | 15 | #5,015 |
| 2001 | 30 | #4,141 | 13 | #5,511 |
| 2000 | 25 | #4,716 | 12 | #5,731 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,815 | 8 | #6,657 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,687 | 6 | #7,576 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,383 | — | — |
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Famous people named Jia
- Jia Xu Politician · 147–223
- Jia Sidao Politician · 1213–1275
- Jia Yi Politician · -200–-168
- Jia Qinglin Politician · b. 1940
- Jia Zhangke Film director · b. 1970
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jia in 2025?
Jia ranked #1,802 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 112 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jia?
2,247 babies have been named Jia in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jia most popular?
Jia peaked in 2025, when 112 newborns received the name.
Is Jia a boy or girl name?
Jia is used for both: about 90% of babies named Jia have been girls and 10% boys.
Is the name Jia rising or falling?
Jia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jia?
Well-known people named Jia include Jia Xu (politician), Jia Sidao (politician), Jia Yi (politician).