Pachia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "thick" or "stout".
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Pachia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Pachia today is around 29 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Pachia births was 1998 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Pachia. 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
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
1998
16 babies that year
Average age
29
years old
2009 SSA rank
#19,476
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Pachia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Pachia from the 1980s through to the 2000s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 102 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Pachia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Pachia 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 Pachia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Pachias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Minnesota, California, Wisconsin recorded the most babies named Pachia, while Wisconsin, California, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Pachia
The name Pachia originates from Ancient Greek, derived from the word "pachys," meaning "thick" or "stout." Its roots can be traced back to the 5th century BC in classical Greek literature.
One of the earliest known references to the name Pachia can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, who lived from circa 446 BC to 386 BC. In his comedic plays, he made subtle references to characters with this name, often portraying them as robust or sturdy individuals.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century AD, the name Pachia gained popularity among Greek-speaking populations in the Eastern Mediterranean region. Historical records from this period reveal several notable figures bearing this moniker.
One such individual was Pachia of Antioch, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived in the 6th century AD. She was widely respected for her contributions to the study of religious texts and her influential teachings on Christian doctrine.
In the 9th century AD, a Byzantine military commander named Pachia Doukas rose to prominence, leading the imperial forces to several victories against invading armies. His exploits were chronicled in various historical accounts of the time, cementing his reputation as a formidable strategist.
During the Renaissance period, the name Pachia found its way into the literary works of several Italian authors. One notable example is the 16th-century poet Pachia Gentileschi, whose lyrical compositions were widely acclaimed for their eloquence and emotional depth.
Another figure of historical significance was Pachia Veneziano, a skilled painter and fresco artist who lived in the 15th century. Her vibrant murals adorned the walls of churches and palaces throughout Italy, showcasing her exceptional talent and artistic vision.
People
Pachia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Pachia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with P
Other first names starting with P with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Pachia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Pachia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Pachia 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 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Pachia a common name?
We classify Pachia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Pachia most popular?
The single biggest year for Pachia was 1998, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Pachia is about 29 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Pachia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Pachia 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.