Sia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sia originates from Arabic, meaning 'traveler' or 'wanderer'. It evolved from the Arabic term 'Siyah' into its modern form. Sia is often associated with creativity and artistic expression, particularly due to the influence of the musician Sia Furler. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Sia is most popular in New Jersey, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sia has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 16616th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7943rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 6648th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3970th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1512th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sia"
Pronunciation
/siːə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Sia is derived from the Arabic word 'siyāh', meaning 'to travel' or 'to wander'. It is also associated with the feminine form of the Arabic name 'Siyah'.
Meaning
Traveler, wanderer
Language Evolution
Siyah (Arabic), Sia (Modern English)
Historical Usage
The name Sia has gained popularity in the 21st century, particularly influenced by the Australian singer-songwriter Sia Furler, who has brought the name into the limelight.
Variants & Derivatives
Siah, Siaha
Modern Popularity & Image
In contemporary culture, the name Sia is often associated with creativity and artistic expression, largely due to its association with the famous musician.
Famous People
Sia Furler, Sia Barbeau
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sia"
"Sia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 16616th of 16616 | 5 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7943rd of 19264 | 77 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 6648th of 27321 | 184 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3970th of 35406 | 564 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1512th of 30306 | 1,749 |
Regional Popularity of "Sia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
63.94% 4039th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
58.81% 3715th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
74.53% 3415th/4582 |
43.80% 2262nd/5164 |
64.93% 4748th/7313 |
39.58% 2954th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
44.98% 1792nd/3984 |
24.49% 1099th/4487 |
25.11% 1713th/6822 |
18.10% 1136th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.