Tiasia
A modern invented name possibly derived from the element "tia" meaning aunt.
Name Census estimates that about 445 living Americans carry the first name Tiasia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Tiasia today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Tiasia births was 2000 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Tiasia. 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
445
~ 1 in 770,234 Americans
Peak year
2000
35 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2015 SSA rank
#12,912
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Tiasia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Tiasia from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 217 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
Tiasia 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 Tiasia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Tiasias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. New York, North Carolina, Ohio recorded the most babies named Tiasia, while Ohio, North Carolina, New York recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 19 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Tiasia
The name Tiasia is a unique and intriguing name with a rich cultural heritage. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now modern-day Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is believed to derive from the Etruscan word "tias," which translates to "divine" or "celestial."
During the height of the Etruscan civilization, the name Tiasia was associated with women of noble birth and was often given to daughters of influential families. It was a name that carried connotations of grace, beauty, and spiritual enlightenment. The name's connection to the divine realm suggests that it may have been used in religious ceremonies or rituals by the Etruscans.
While the Etruscan civilization eventually declined and was absorbed into the Roman Empire, the name Tiasia managed to endure through the centuries. In the Middle Ages, it found its way into several European languages, with variations such as "Tiasia" in Italian and "Tiase" in French.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tiasia can be found in the 14th century, when a noblewoman named Tiasia di Montefeltro lived in the Italian city-state of Urbino. She was renowned for her patronage of the arts and her support of Renaissance artists and intellectuals.
Throughout history, the name Tiasia has been borne by several notable individuals. In the 16th century, Tiasia Gozzadini was an Italian scholar and poet who was celebrated for her contributions to the literary and intellectual circles of Renaissance Bologna. Another remarkable figure was Tiasia Vico, a 17th-century Italian painter known for her exquisite portrayals of religious scenes and mythological subjects.
Moving forward in time, Tiasia Rossi was a prominent Italian operatic soprano in the 19th century, praised for her powerful voice and captivating stage presence. In the realm of science, Tiasia Curie was a Polish-born physicist and chemist who made significant contributions to the study of radioactivity alongside her husband, the renowned scientist Pierre Curie.
Perhaps one of the most famous bearers of the name Tiasia was the 20th-century Italian actress Tiasia Loren. Born in 1934, she captivated audiences with her stunning beauty and exceptional acting talents, starring in numerous critically acclaimed films and earning numerous accolades, including an Academy Award.
The name Tiasia continues to be a unique and captivating choice, carrying with it a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance. Its Etruscan roots and association with divinity, nobility, and artistic expression have endured through the centuries, making it a name that evokes a sense of grace, beauty, and intellectual prowess.
People
Tiasia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Tiasia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with T
Other first names starting with T with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Tiasia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Tiasia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 445 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Tiasia 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 770,234 US residents.
Is Tiasia a common name?
We classify Tiasia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 83.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 455 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Tiasia most popular?
The single biggest year for Tiasia was 2000, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Tiasia is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Tiasia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Tiasia 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.