Theodosia

Theodosia: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameGreek origin

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌθiː.əˈdəʊ.ʒə/ · /-zi.ə/

Meaning and origin of Theodosia

  • A female given name from Ancient Greek.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin Theodosia, from Ancient Greek Θεοδοσία (Theodosía). Feminine form of Theodosius. Doublet of Feodosiya.

How popular is Theodosia?

35U.S. babies in 2025
#576peak rank (1880)
1,705babies since 1880

Since 1880, 1,705 girls in the U.S. have been named Theodosia. Its highest rank for girls was #576 in 1880. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Theodosia FAQ

What does the name Theodosia mean?

A female given name from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from Latin Theodosia, from Ancient Greek Θεοδοσία (Theodosía). Feminine form of Theodosius. Doublet of Feodosiya.

What is the origin of the name Theodosia?

Theodosia is listed as a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Theodosia?

Since 1880, 1,705 girls in the U.S. have been named Theodosia. Its highest rank for girls was #576 in 1880. In 2025, 35 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Theodosia a boy or girl name?

Theodosia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,705 girls and 0 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.