Rising since 2013, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Bia since 2009
Babies named Bia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 20 |
| 2020s | 103 |
Meaning & origin
Bia is a short, melodic name that first appeared on U.S. birth records in 2009. Since 2013 it has been on a steady upward trajectory, reaching its highest rank of 6,838 in 2025. At its peak in 2024, the name was about as common as 1 in every 100,000 newborns, giving it a rare but not unheard-of sound. Bia is almost exclusively given to girls, and top states where it appears are not concentrated in any region, suggesting a broad but low-level appeal. The name's origins are uncertain but most likely linked to the Portuguese Beatriz, and its rise fits a pattern of short, vowel-ending names like Mia and Lia. Bia remains a fresh choice with a bright, simple feel.
The name Bia is primarily a short form or diminutive of Beatriz, the Portuguese and Spanish form of Beatrice, which derives from the Latin 'beatrix', meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed'. In recent decades, Bia has also been used independently as a standalone name, particularly in Brazil and among English-speaking communities, influenced by the trend of short, vowel-ending names.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Biah
Sibling names for Bia
Names that share Bia's style, for a brother or sister.
