Girl
Greek
3 syllables
Georgia
JOR-jah
/ˈdʒɔːr.dʒə/
"Worker of the earth" — a name grounded in strength and Southern charm
Georgia is the feminine form of George, ultimately from the Greek georgos meaning farmer or earth worker. It carries the warmth of the American South, the art world legacy of Georgia O'Keeffe, and a Ray Charles song that became iconic. The name suggests both rootedness and creative ambition — someone deeply connected to the world around them.
Quick Facts
Letters7
SyllablesGeor · gi · a
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordGeorgios
MeaningFarmer, earth worker
PopularityCommon
Peak Year2018
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayApril 23
Nicknames
GeorgieGigiGia
About the Name Georgia
Georgia means farmer or earth worker, from the Greek georgos. It is the feminine form of George and shares its meaning with the US state.
Georgia sits comfortably in the top 300 in the US. It is more popular in the UK and Australia, where it has ranked in the top 20.
Georgia Rose, Georgia Mae, Georgia Anne, and Georgia Claire are all popular combinations that flow beautifully.
Georgias are often described as warm, grounded, and creative — suggesting someone with both Southern charm and artistic spirit.
Yes, Georgia is both a US state and a country in the Caucasus. As a name it predates the state, originating as the feminine form of George.
Common nicknames include Georgie, Gigi, and Gia. Georgie is particularly popular in the UK.
Personality of Georgia
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Georgia
Creativity
84%
Elegance
78%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
80%
Strength
80%
Warmth
88%
Famous People Named Georgia
G
Georgia O'Keeffe
American modernist painter, known for desert landscapes and flowers
G
Georgia May Jagger
British model and actress
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Georgia (Ray Charles song)
Georgia on My Mind, 1960 classic recorded by Ray Charles
Middle Names for Georgia
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Georgia
Georgia Rose
Georgia Mae
Georgia Anne
Georgia Claire
Georgia Kate
Georgia Lynn
Georgia Faith
Georgia Blue
Georgia Wren
Georgia June
Names Similar to Georgia
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History of Georgia
300
Saint George becomes a venerated martyr; feminine Georgia appears in records
1788
Georgia admitted as one of the original thirteen US states
1930
Georgia O'Keeffe moves to New Mexico, cementing the name in art history
1960
Ray Charles records Georgia on My Mind, making it a timeless cultural touchstone
Numerology & Symbolism of Georgia
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
3
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Virgo
4
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Peach
💎
Lucky Stone
Carnelian
🌸
Lucky Flower
Peach Blossom
Georgia Around the World
How Georgia is written in different languages and scripts
جورجيا
Arabic
ジョージア
Japanese
Джорджия
Russian
조지아
Korean
乔治亚
Chinese
Γεωργία
Greek
जॉर्जिया
Hindi
גֵ'וֹרְגִיָּה
Hebrew
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