Thea Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Thea is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Thea?
Thea is spelled T-H-E-A. The name has 4 letters.
Thea at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Thea means “goddess” and is derived from the Greek word “theos” meaning “god.”
- Origin
- Thea is commonly associated with Greek mythology, where Thea was a Titaness and the personification of sight and the shining light of the clear blue sky.
- Pronunciation
- THEE-uh · 2 syllables
Thea Popularity in 2025
Rank#353
Recorded Births867
- Girls usage fell 5 places to #353 and recorded 30 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Thea Mean?
Thea means “goddess” and is derived from the Greek word “theos” meaning “god.”
Origin: Thea is commonly associated with Greek mythology, where Thea was a Titaness and the personification of sight and the shining light of the clear blue sky.
How Do You Pronounce Thea?
PronunciationTHEE-uh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Thea?
- History
- Thea was used in ancient Greek culture and mythology as the name of a divine figure. It has been used as a personal name throughout history.
Thea Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 867 | #353 |
| 2024 | Girls | 897 | #348 |
| 2023 | Girls | 974 | #320 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,066 | #300 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,033 | #314 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,071 | #302 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,142 | #293 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,209 | #273 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,193 | #268 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,121 | #291 |
| 2015 | Girls | 688 | #463 |
| 2014 | Girls | 364 | #768 |
| 2013 | Girls | 213 | #1,133 |
| 2012 | Girls | 187 | #1,279 |
| 2011 | Girls | 146 | #1,515 |
| 2010 | Girls | 145 | #1,536 |
| 2009 | Girls | 161 | #1,444 |
| 2008 | Girls | 148 | #1,554 |
| 2007 | Girls | 132 | #1,672 |
| 2006 | Girls | 133 | #1,608 |
| 2005 | Girls | 130 | #1,565 |
| 2004 | Girls | 150 | #1,387 |
| 2003 | Girls | 149 | #1,358 |
| 2002 | Girls | 124 | #1,520 |
When Was Thea Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2018 · Girls
1,209 recorded births
National rank #273
2017 · Girls
1,193 recorded births
National rank #268
2019 · Girls
1,142 recorded births
National rank #293
2016 · Girls
1,121 recorded births
National rank #291
Where Thea Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #119 | 6 |
| NE | #120 | 18 |
| ME | #153 | 7 |
| MN | #162 | 33 |
| ND | #162 | 6 |
| WI | #201 | 27 |
| MT | #208 | 5 |
| VA | #222 | 37 |