The name Chia is of Chinese origin and means 'wisdom'. It consists of one syllable and ends with a 'a' sound, making it phonetically similar to names like Ava and Maya. In the West, Chia gained popularity in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the fame of chia pets, small terracotta animal figurines that grow green moss from chia seeds.
Based on the provided statistics, the name Chia experienced a noticeable increase in popularity during the late 1980s to early 1990s, with a peak of 12 births in 1989. However, it is important to note that there were years with no recorded births for this name within this time frame. Overall, there were a total of 69 babies named Chia between 1980 and 1991.