Thea
Thea: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθiːə/ · /ˈθɛːa/
Meaning and origin of Thea
- A female given name from Ancient Greek (rather rare in English).
Etymology
Shortened from Dorothea and Theodora, ultimately from Ancient Greek θεά (theá, “goddess”).
How popular is Thea?
Since 1880, 20,113 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Thea (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #268 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #4891 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #353 for girls, with 867 babies given the name.
Names similar to Thea
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Sibling name ideas for Thea
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Thea FAQ
What does the name Thea mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek (rather rare in English). Shortened from Dorothea and Theodora, ultimately from Ancient Greek θεά (theá, “goddess”).
What is the origin of the name Thea?
Thea is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Thea?
Since 1880, 20,113 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Thea (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #268 in 2017. Its highest rank for boys was #4891 in 1924. In 2025 it ranked #353 for girls, with 867 babies given the name.
Is Thea a boy or girl name?
Thea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 20,113 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.