Tiago Name Meaning & Origin

/tee-AH-go/

Tiago is most likely a name of Portuguese origin.

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Name Origin

The name 'Tiago' is of Iberian origin, derived from the Latin 'Thiago', a variant of 'Santiago', which means 'Saint James'. It is common in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking countries, especially Portugal and Brazil.

Name Ethnicity & Nationality

These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.

  • Flag of Portuguese
    Portuguese (Portuguese) 60%
  • Flag of Brazilian
    Brazilian (Brazilian) 30%
  • Flag of Spanish
    Spanish (Spanish) 10%

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Name Details

  • First Name: Tiago
  • Name Order: Western
  • Gender: Male

In 2025, 192 boys in the US were named Tiago.

Growth of the name Tiago in the US (SSA Data):

Tiago Numerology

Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.

Soul Urge Number: 7

People with this name tend to be: Analytical, intellectual and spiritual.

Sources & Methodology

US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.

These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.

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