Holding steady, #6,325 for girls today.
Popularity of Gioia since 1925
Babies named Gioia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gioia's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 17 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 9 |
| 1950s | 49 |
| 1960s | 76 |
| 1970s | 47 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 72 |
| 2000s | 98 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s | 117 |
Meaning & origin
Gioia is a distinctly Italian name meaning 'joy,' and it has been used in Italy for centuries. In the United States, it first appeared on the Social Security Administration's records in 1925. As of 2025, Gioia ranks 6,325, with approximately 1 in 89,293 female newborns given the name. The name's popularity has been stable in recent years, though it reached its highest usage ever in 2024. Gioia is not tied to any particular state; it appears sporadically across the country. For parents seeking a name that directly expresses happiness and has a melodic Italian sound, Gioia is a fitting choice.
Gioia derives directly from the Italian word for 'joy,' ultimately from Latin 'gaudia' meaning 'rejoicing.' It has been used as a given name in Italy since the Middle Ages, often evoking the virtue of joy. The name has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries, particularly among families with Italian heritage.
“Gioia” around the world
Where Gioia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
130
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gio
Variants: Joy, Gioja
Sibling names for Gioia
Names that share Gioia's style, for a brother or sister.
