Joia
Every Joia since 1968 — 488 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Joia
Joia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,138 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 488 American babies have been named Joia. Its peak came in 1988, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Joia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Joia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,138 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,585 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,694 |
| 2022 | 7 | #12,833 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,586 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,553 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,656 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,067 |
| 2017 | — | — |
| 2016 | 7 | #13,550 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,347 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,444 |
| 2013 | 8 | #12,530 |
| 2012 | 5 | #18,090 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,057 |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2009 | 10 | #11,037 |
| 2008 | 9 | #12,051 |
| 2007 | 9 | #12,096 |
| 2006 | — | — |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,762 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,265 |
| 2003 | 9 | #10,821 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,223 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,687 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,070 |
| 1995 | 6 | #12,453 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,543 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,838 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,494 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Joia in 2025?
Joia ranked #9,138 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Joia?
488 babies have been named Joia in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Joia most popular?
Joia peaked in 1988, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Joia a boy or girl name?
Joia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Joia rising or falling?
Joia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.