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

Tia is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 64 recorded births.

When was Tia most popular?

Tia reached its peak popularity in 1982 with 1,182 births that year. It is currently ranked #1735 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Tia?

Tia is currently ranked #1735 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 33,731 babies since 1944.

Tia

A Spanish name gently fading from the charts.

Girl's name| Also boysSpanishDeclining Also a pet name

#1735▼ 170in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A female given name.

Tia is a girl's and boy's baby name of Spanish origin, meaning 'aunt' in Spanish, or possibly a short form of names like Tatiana, Tiara, or Portia. In Spanish-speaking cultures, tia as a given name carries warmth and familial closeness.

Over 33,730 U.S. births are recorded, with a peak in the 1980s-1990s. Tia Mowry of the TV show Sister, Sister made the name instantly recognizable for a generation of American children. Short, warm, and effortlessly friendly.

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Popularity Over Time

Tia was #506 twenty years ago and has since drifted to #1735, but its charm endures.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Tia
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	659	#1616	▼
2010s	2,141	#1178	▼
2000s	5,229	#598	▼
1990s	9,704	#293	▲
1980s	8,581	#299	▲
1970s	4,638	#436	▲
1960s	2,285	#778	▲
1950s	445	#1913	▲
1940s	49	#4084	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(80 years, 1944–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Tia
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	117	#1735	-19 (-14.0%)
2023	136	#1565	+24 (21.4%)
2022	112	#1827	-20 (-15.2%)
2021	132	#1597	-30 (-18.5%)
2020	162	#1356	+1 (0.6%)
2019	161	#1404	+3 (1.9%)
2018	158	#1421	-29 (-15.5%)
2017	187	#1267	+17 (10.0%)
2016	170	#1382	-44 (-20.6%)
2015	214	#1182	+17 (8.6%)
2014	197	#1238	-47 (-19.3%)
2013	244	#1025	-21 (-7.9%)
2012	265	#964	-23 (-8.0%)
2011	288	#911	+31 (12.1%)
2010	257	#987	-24 (-8.5%)
2009	281	#952	-37 (-11.6%)
2008	318	#879	-77 (-19.5%)
2007	395	#739	-89 (-18.4%)
2006	484	#601	-37 (-7.1%)
2005	521	#553	-55 (-9.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Tia as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Tia has also been given to 64 boys in the U.S. since 1980.

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Total births

1980

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Frequently Asked

Can Tia be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Tia is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1735. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Tia has two lives

Tia, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1944–2024) · Methodology

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