Sia
Borrowed from Egyptian sjꜣ (“Sia, perception”).
Every Sia since 1968 — 2,795 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sia
Sia is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,107 in 2025 with 215 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 2,795 American babies have been named Sia. Its peak came in 2025, when 215 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 Sia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sia 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 | 215 | #1,107 | — | — |
| 2024 | 183 | #1,274 | — | — |
| 2023 | 169 | #1,343 | — | — |
| 2022 | 212 | #1,149 | — | — |
| 2021 | 166 | #1,340 | — | — |
| 2020 | 174 | #1,286 | — | — |
| 2019 | 148 | #1,489 | — | — |
| 2018 | 169 | #1,337 | — | — |
| 2017 | 136 | #1,606 | — | — |
| 2016 | 127 | #1,691 | — | — |
| 2015 | 131 | #1,642 | — | — |
| 2014 | 66 | #2,681 | — | — |
| 2013 | 69 | #2,591 | — | — |
| 2012 | 58 | #2,975 | — | — |
| 2011 | 57 | #3,011 | — | — |
| 2010 | 65 | #2,750 | — | — |
| 2009 | 50 | #3,353 | — | — |
| 2008 | 54 | #3,154 | — | — |
| 2007 | 43 | #3,777 | — | — |
| 2006 | 52 | #3,219 | — | — |
| 2005 | 58 | #2,858 | — | — |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,168 | — | — |
| 2003 | 23 | #5,391 | — | — |
| 2002 | 17 | #6,655 | — | — |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,905 | — | — |
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| 1995 | 5 | #15,421 | — | — |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,245 | — | — |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,215 | — | — |
| 1980 | 11 | #6,263 | — | — |
| 1975 | 8 | #7,046 | — | — |
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Famous people named Sia
- Sia Musician · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sia mean?
Borrowed from Egyptian sjꜣ (“Sia, perception”).
How popular is the name Sia in 2025?
Sia ranked #1,107 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 215 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sia?
2,795 babies have been named Sia in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sia most popular?
Sia peaked in 2025, when 215 newborns received the name.
Is Sia a boy or girl name?
Sia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sia rising or falling?
Sia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sia?
Well-known people named Sia include Sia (musician).