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Gia


Gender: Feminine
Language
: English
Etymology:
Gia is short for names like Gianna, or Giannina, or Giavonna. These are all Italian, feminine forms of Giovanni. Giovanni (John) comes from a Hebrew name, Yohanan, Johanan, or Yochanan. Originally it meant “The Lord Has Favored,” “Gift of God,” or “God is Good.”

History:
N/A
Please see Gianna or Jane for more information.

Pronunciation: gee-ah.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.002 % named Gia

Popularity of Gia:
Popularity (for newborns)
:
In the United States...
1900-1990: N/A
1999: N/A
2000: 945th most popular.
2001: 741st most popular.
2002: 739th most popular.
2003: 753rd most popular.


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