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Tria

TREE-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a short form or variant of names like Triana, or derived from the number three (Latin 'tria').

Peak popularity
1976
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Tria since 1954

Babies named Tria per year in U.S. Social Security records.

47111960198020002020Most births 1976Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1950s8
1960s20
1970s80
1980s67
1990s64
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

The name Tria is a rare and modern feminine name in the United States, first recorded in 1954. It has never broken into national popularity rankings, reflecting a niche but enduring choice. Its peak year of usage came in 1976, yet even then it did not rank among the top 1,000 names. Over the decades, its trajectory has been stable, with no recorded top states of use. The name's origins are uncertain, but it may be linked to the Latin word for 'three' or as a short form of names like Triana. Tria exemplifies a modern naming trend where parents select short, melodic names that feel familiar yet distinctive.

Tria is a modern given name of uncertain origin. It may have emerged as a feminine short form of names like Triana (Spanish place name) or as a creative spelling based on the Latin word for 'three' (tria). Its recorded use in the United States dates to the mid-20th century, with occasional but stable usage since then.

Sibling names for Tria

Names that share Tria's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Tiana, Mira, Nova, Lena, Sienna

Brothers: Liam, Noah, Eli, Kai, Jude

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Tria mean?
The meaning of Tria is uncertain. It may derive from Latin 'tria' meaning 'three' or be a short form of names like Triana.
How popular is the name Tria?
Tria has never ranked among the top 1,000 names in the U.S. It has been used consistently but rarely since the 1950s.
Is Tria a boy's or girl's name?
Tria is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.