Scotia
MeaningScotland · Latin
- US rank
- #14,942
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #6,900 in 1974
5 babies were named Scotia in the US in 2025.
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US births per million girls, 1974–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Scotia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 322,581 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Scotia, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Scotia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryScotia first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1974, when it reached #6,900.
- MeaningIn Latin, Scotia means “Scotland”. Our records link it to Latin and Scottish roots.
About the name Scotia
Scotia is a girl name of Latin and Scottish origin meaning “Scotland”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-tia”. US birth records list Scotia for girls from 1974 to 2025, in 6 of those 52 years. Its best year was 1974, when it ranked #6,900 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #14,942, with 5 babies.
Origin:Latin namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.8 | 1,250,000 girls |
| 1990s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 girls |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 3,125,000 girls |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 882,353 girls |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
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- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Scotia
What does the name Scotia mean?
Scotia means “Scotland” in Latin.
What is the origin of the name Scotia?
Scotia has Latin, Scottish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Scotia a boy or girl name?
Scotia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Scotia?
Scotia ranked #14,942 for US girls in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1974 (#6,900).