Holding steady.
Popularity of Tinia since 1953
Babies named Tinia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1962, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Tinia's real moment was 1968.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 90 |
| 1970s | 84 |
| 1980s | 63 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Tinia is a rare feminine name with possible Etruscan origins. First recorded in the United States in 1953, it saw a small peak in usage in 1968. Since then, its trajectory has remained stable but very low, never entering the top 1000. Though the name does not appear in any known top state rankings, its unusual sound and mythological echo give it a distinctive feel. Parents drawn to short, vowel-ending names with ancient roots may find Tinia appealing, though its meaning remains speculative.
Tinia is of uncertain origin. It may be derived from the Etruscan god Tinia, the chief deity of the Etruscan pantheon, often associated with the sky and lightning. Alternatively, it could be a respelling or diminutive of names like Tina or Tania. The name has seen sporadic use in the United States since the mid-20th century, primarily as a feminine given name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tini, Tia
Sibling names for Tinia
Names that share Tinia's style, for a brother or sister.
