Iasia
A feminine name possibly of Malayan origin, meaning unknown.
Name Census estimates that about 403 living Americans carry the first name Iasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Iasia today is around 30 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Iasia births was 2000 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Iasia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
403
~ 1 in 850,507 Americans
Peak year
2000
31 babies that year
Average age
30
years old
2021 SSA rank
#14,142
Tracked since 1972
Popularity
Iasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Iasia from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 155 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Iasia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Iasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Iasias live
Origin
Meaning and history of Iasia
The name Iasia has its origins rooted in ancient Greek mythology and culture. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "iasis," which means "healing" or "cure." The name is closely associated with the goddess Iaso, who was revered as the deity of recuperation, remedies, and convalescence in Greek mythology.
Iaso was considered the daughter of Asclepius, the renowned god of medicine and healing. Her name is often mentioned in various ancient Greek texts, including works by renowned scholars and historians such as Pausanias, who documented the worship of Iaso in his "Description of Greece" in the 2nd century AD.
The earliest recorded use of the name Iasia can be traced back to the 5th century BC, when it was borne by Iasia of Crotona, a celebrated female physician and philosopher from the ancient Greek city of Croton in southern Italy. She was renowned for her contributions to the field of medicine and her teachings on a healthy lifestyle.
In the 1st century AD, Iasia was the name of a renowned sculptor from the island of Rhodes, known for her exquisite works in marble and bronze. Her sculptures were highly sought after and adorned many temples and public spaces throughout the Greek world.
Another notable figure bearing the name Iasia was a 4th-century Byzantine nun and abbess, who was revered for her piety and devotion to the Christian faith. She was instrumental in establishing several monasteries and convents in the region of Cappadocia, now part of modern-day Turkey.
In the 9th century, Iasia was the name of a prominent scholar and poet from the city of Cordoba in Moorish Spain. Her works, which explored themes of love, nature, and philosophy, were highly acclaimed and influenced the literary traditions of the time.
Iasia was also the name of a renowned 14th-century Italian painter and illuminator from the city of Siena. She was known for her intricate and vibrant illuminations of religious manuscripts, which adorned the libraries and churches of the time.
Throughout history, the name Iasia has carried a strong association with healing, wellness, and the arts, reflecting its roots in ancient Greek mythology and culture.
People
Iasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Iasia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Iasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Iasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 403 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Iasia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 850,507 US residents.
Is Iasia a common name?
We classify Iasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 417 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Iasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Iasia was 2000, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Iasia is about 30 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Iasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Iasia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.