Holding steady.
Popularity of Margia since 1913
Babies named Margia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 42 |
| 1920s | 88 |
| 1930s | 70 |
| 1940s | 45 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Margia is a rare feminine name that saw its highest recorded usage in 1938, with no appearances in the U.S. top 1000 in any year. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1913, indicating early 20th-century adoption, possibly influenced by Italian immigration or the popularity of similar names like Margie and Margaret. The name has remained consistently uncommon, with a stable trajectory into the 2020s. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality, appealing to parents seeking an obscure yet melodic name with potential Italian origins. Unlike many names of its era, Margia never experienced a revival, keeping its vintage charm intact.
Margia likely emerged as a feminine given name in the early 20th century, possibly as a Latinized or elaborated form of Margie, a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." Alternatively, Margia may be a variant of Marga, a short form of Margaret used in various European languages. It gained modest usage in the United States in the 1930s, peaking in 1938.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Margie, Maggie, Marge
Sibling names for Margia
Names that share Margia's style, for a brother or sister.
