Will my child share the name Tia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 65 UK babies named Tia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Tia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Tia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Tia is declining: down 139 places since 2020, to #596 in 2025. It peaked at #53 in 2001.

Is Tia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Tia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Tia?

Notable people named Tia include: Tia Ballard, Dewi Tia and Tia Kofi.

Is Tia a popular baby name in the United States?

Tia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Tia is a distinctive choice, ranked #596 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Tia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Tia

Tia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 146 places in five years. It was most popular in 2001 at #53 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 15 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.

Tia is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Tia in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Tia

Tia Ballard — Tia Ballard is an American voice actress and ADR director.
Dewi Tia — Dewi Tia Safitri is an Indonesian footballer who plays as a forward for Arema Putri and the Indonesia women's national team.
Tia Kofi — Lawrence John Bolton, better known by the stage name Tia Kofi, is a British drag queen and singer from Clapham, South London.

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