Follower of Christ
A feminine form of Christian, derived from the Latin 'Christianus'. It shares the same etymological root as Christina and Christine, signifying one who follows the teachings of Christ.
Less common today
Christia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,465 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Professor of Philosophy at Columbia University
French fantasy and science fiction writer