Strength or oily seed
In Spanish, it refers to the nutrient-dense Salvia hispanica plant, derived from the Nahuatl word 'chian'. In Chinese, it is often a romanization of names meaning 'excellent' or 'auspicious', while in Italian it can be a diminutive of Lucia or Chiara.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Chia in 2025.
Acclaimed novelist and author of The Unpassing
Martial arts film actor also known as Gordon Liu
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
