Thea
Thea is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “goddess, divine.” It ranked #353 in the United States in 2025. Thea derives from the Greek 'theos' meaning 'god.'
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how do you pronounce Thea?
THEE-ah
where does the name Thea come from?
From the Greek Theia, goddess, and also a short form of Dorothea and Theodora; other forms include Tea and Téa.
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?
Thea has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 39 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 107. It peaked at #268 in 2017, and ranked #353 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #353 |
| 2024 | #348 |
| 2023 | #320 |
| 2022 | #300 |
| 2021 | #314 |
| 2020 | #302 |
| 2019 | #293 |
| 2018 | #273 |
| 2017 | #268 |
| 2016 | #291 |
| 1950 | #988 |
| 1880 | #738 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Thea fell outside the top 1,000.
who are famous people named Thea?
- Theia (Greek Titan goddess of sight)
- Thea Queen (Arrow character)
- Thea von Harbou (German screenwriter, Metropolis)
what are the nicknames and variants of Thea?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Thea?
what names go well with Thea?
Sibling names that share Thea's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Thea
What does the name Thea mean?
Thea means “goddess, divine”.
What is the origin of the name Thea?
Thea comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Tea and Téa.
How popular is the name Thea?
Thea ranked #353 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2017, at #268, and it has spent 39 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Thea a boy or girl name?
Thea is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Thea?
Thea is pronounced THEE-ah, with 2 syllables.
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