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Thiago

/ tee-AH-go /

Boy spanish 2 syllables

Meaning

Thiago means Saint James / James (spanish).

Gender

Boy

Origin

spanish

Pronunciation

tee-AH-go

Popularity

#50 · U.S. boys (2025)

Popularity of Thiago in the US, 1880–2025

Thiago first appears in US records in 1986. It peaked in 2025, when 5,835 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 5,835.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Thiago popular?

Near its peak Thiago is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

US babies given the name Thiago, by decade
2020s		24,140
2010s		10,297
2000s		620
1990s		107
1980s		36

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Thiago mean?

A form of Tiago, drawn from Santiago ('Sant Iago', Saint James) by resegmenting San-Tiago. The 'Th' spelling is Portuguese-influenced and hugely popular across Latin America. Ultimately traces to the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), via James.

Names like Thiago

spanish names with a similar feel and popularity.

Boy

Alejandro

ah-leh-HAHN-dro

defender of the people · spanish

Boy

Santiago

san-tee-AH-go

Saint James · spanish

Boy

Gael

gah-EL

uncertain; Breton 'generous' · spanish

Boy

Emiliano

eh-mee-lee-AH-no

rival; eager, striving · spanish

Boy

Diego

dee-EH-go

uncertain; linked to James/Didacus · spanish

Boy

Nicolás

nee-ko-LAHS

victory of the people · spanish

Boy

Manuel

mahn-WEL

God is with us · Spanish

Boy

Javier

hah-vee-AIR

New house · Spanish

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Names that pair well with Thiago

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son of the right hand · spanish

Girl

Mía

MEE-ah

diminutive of María; 'mine' · spanish

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Angel

AHN-hel

Angel, messenger · Spanish

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Mateo

ma-TEH-o

gift of God · spanish

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Sebastián

seh-bah-stee-AHN

venerable, revered · spanish

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thiago mean?

Thiago means Saint James / James. A form of Tiago, drawn from Santiago ('Sant Iago', Saint James) by resegmenting San-Tiago. The 'Th' spelling is Portuguese-influenced and hugely popular across Latin America. Ultimately traces to the Hebrew Ya'aqov (Jacob), via James.

What is the origin of the name Thiago?

Thiago is of spanish origin.

How do you pronounce Thiago?

Thiago is pronounced “tee-AH-go.”

Is Thiago a boy or a girl name?

Thiago is most commonly used as a boy name.

Is Thiago a popular name right now?

Thiago is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.

How popular is the name Thiago?

In 2025, Thiago ranked #50 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Thiago most popular?

Thiago was most popular in 2025, when about 5,835 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Thiago?

Names similar to Thiago include Alejandro, Santiago, Gael, Emiliano, Diego.

What names go well with Thiago?

spanish names that pair well with Thiago include Linda, Benjamín, Mía, Angel, Mateo.