Thiago: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced tee-AH-goh · 3 syllables
Thiago means “Saint James”, from Portuguese and Spanish.
The th in this variant spelling was added unetymologically (see the main entry for the etymology); compare Nathalia, a variant spelling of Natalia, where a similar unetymological th was added, despite the name coming from natalis (“natal, relating to birth”).
- Meaning
- Saint James
- Origin
- Portuguese, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- tee-AH-goh
- US rank (2025)
- #50
- US babies a year
- about 4,372 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Thiago?
Thiago was the #50 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,840 babies. It’s rising: up 674% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Most popular in Maryland (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #50 |
| England & Wales | #541 |
| Ireland | #551 |
| France | #209 |
| Canada | #287 |
| Australia | #600 |
How old are people named Thiago?
Half of US adults named Thiago are older than 22; most are between 18 and 37. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Thiago
What does the name Thiago mean?
Thiago means “Saint James”. It comes from Portuguese and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Thiago?
Thiago is pronounced tee-AH-goh.
How popular is the name Thiago?
Thiago was the #50 name in the US in 2025, given to 5,840 babies. It’s rising: up 674% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Thiago?
Half of US adults named Thiago are older than 22. Most are between 18 and 37.