Declining since 2007, #2,583 for girls today.
Popularity of Italia since 1911
Babies named Italia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Italia's real moment was 2014.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 163 |
| 1920s | 78 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 13 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 57 |
| 1990s | 303 |
| 2000s | 945 |
| 2010s | 963 |
| 2020s | 450 |
Meaning & origin
Italia is a place name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1911. It reached its peak in 2014, though it has been declining in popularity since 2007. As of 2025, it ranks 2,583rd, meaning about 1 in 23,989 newborn girls receives the name. The name is most common in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and California. As a geographic name, Italia carries a romantic and cultural resonance, but its usage remains relatively uncommon compared to other Italian place names like Siena or Roma.
Italia is the Italian name for Italy, derived from the Latin Italia, which originally referred to the southern part of the Italian peninsula. The etymology of Italia is debated; it may come from the Oscan Víteliú, meaning 'land of young cattle', or from the Greek Aithalía, referring to the smoky appearance of Mount Etna. As a given name, Italia has been used in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century, likely influenced by the popularity of place names and the romantic association with the country.
Where Italia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Italia
Names that share Italia's style, for a brother or sister.
