Thea

Thea is a Greek girl's name. A Greek name meaning "goddess", short for Dorothea or Althea. Combines divine associations with a simple, elegant sound.

How popular is Thea in the United States?

In 2024, 893 girls in the United States were named Thea, making it the 348th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 770th a decade earlier.

Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 1,208 births.

Records for Thea go back to 1880, and 19,242 babies have been given the name since.

What Thea means and where it comes from

A Greek name meaning "goddess", short for Dorothea or Althea. Combines divine associations with a simple, elegant sound. A shortened form of Theodora meaning "gift of God". Its compact form has a sophisticated yet sweet quality.

Thea is of Greek origin, described as mythological and vintage and classic in style.

Is Thea a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 893 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Sibling name ideas for Thea

Names of the same origin for a brother, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thea mean?

A Greek name meaning "goddess", short for Dorothea or Althea. Combines divine associations with a simple, elegant sound.

Where does the name Thea come from?

Thea is of Greek origin, and is usually described as mythological and vintage and classic in style.

How popular is Thea in the United States?

In 2024, 893 girls in the United States were named Thea, making it the 348th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Thea a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 893 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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