Demetria
Demetria is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “devoted to Demeter, earth mother.” Demetria derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of harvest, agriculture, and fertility.
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how do you pronounce Demetria?
deh-MEE-tree-ah
where does the name Demetria come from?
The feminine form of the Greek name Demetrius, meaning follower of Demeter, the harvest goddess.
The name carries the full weight of the earth-mother archetype, connecting its bearer to themes of nourishment, abundance, and the sacred cycles of planting and reaping.
how popular is this name?
Demetria has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 29 years since 1965. It peaked at #478 in 1974, and ranked #971 in 1993.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1993 | #971 |
| 1992 | #885 |
| 1991 | #824 |
| 1990 | #883 |
| 1989 | #775 |
| 1988 | #791 |
| 1987 | #888 |
| 1986 | #815 |
| 1985 | #886 |
| 1984 | #821 |
| 1980 | #642 |
| 1974 | #478 |
| 1970 | #597 |
| 1965 | #922 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Demetria fell outside the top 1,000.
what are the nicknames and variants of Demetria?
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Variants around the world
who are famous people named Demetria?
- Demetria McKinney (American actress and singer)
- Demi Lovato (born Demetria Devonne Lovato)
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what names go well with Demetria?
Sibling names that share Demetria's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Demetria
What does the name Demetria mean?
Demetria means “devoted to Demeter, earth mother”.
What is the origin of the name Demetria?
Demetria comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Demetra, Demetri and Metra.
How popular is the name Demetria?
Demetria ranked #971 in the US in 1993, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1974, at #478, and it has spent 29 years in the top 1,000 since 1965.
Is Demetria a boy or girl name?
Demetria is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Demetria?
Demetria is pronounced deh-MEE-tree-ah, with 4 syllables.
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