Thea
Thea first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2018, when 1,209 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 867.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Thea popular?
Rising Thea has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 5,908 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,408 | |
| 2000s | 1,362 | |
| 1990s | 952 | |
| 1980s | 1,022 | |
| 1970s | 1,008 | |
| 1960s | 1,099 | |
| 1950s | 1,027 | |
| 1940s | 431 | |
| 1930s | 207 | |
| 1920s | 254 | |
| 1910s | 157 | |
| 1900s | 87 | |
| 1890s | 105 | |
| 1880s | 86 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Thea mean?
Thea means “goddess” in Greek and is also a short form of Dorothea.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Thea mean?
Thea means Goddess. Thea means “goddess” in Greek and is also a short form of Dorothea.
What is the origin of the name Thea?
Thea is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Thea?
Thea is pronounced “THEE-ah.”
Is Thea a boy or a girl name?
Thea is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Thea a popular name right now?
Thea has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Thea?
In 2025, Thea ranked #353 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Thea most popular?
Thea was most popular in 2018, when about 1,209 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Thea?
Names similar to Thea include Ophelia, Melina, Daphne, Phoebe, Anastasia.
What names go well with Thea?
Greek names that pair well with Thea include Christopher, Andrew, Helen, Timothy, Nicholas.