Thea
Thea is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “goddess, divine.” It ranked #165 in the United States in 2025. Thea derives from the Greek 'theos' meaning 'god.
how do you pronounce Thea?
THEE-ah
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what does Thea mean?
The name Thea means “goddess, divine.” It comes from the Greek language tradition.
Thea derives from the Greek 'theos' meaning 'god.' In Greek mythology, Theia was a Titan goddess associated with sight and the blue sky. It also works as a short form of Theodora or Dorothea, giving it vintage depth.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #165 |
| 2023 | #185 |
| 2022 | #208 |
| 2021 | #236 |
| 2020 | #268 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Thea?
- Theia (Greek Titan goddess of sight)
- Thea Queen (Arrow character)
- Thea von Harbou (German screenwriter, Metropolis)
what names are similar to Thea?
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