Theodora Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Theodora is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Theodora?
Theodora is spelled T-H-E-O-D-O-R-A. The name has 8 letters.
Theodora at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Theodora means “gift of God” based on its Greek roots.
- Origin
- Theodora is a feminine given name that may derive from the Greek elements “theos” meaning God and “doron” meaning gift.
- Pronunciation
- thee-OH-dor-uh · 4 syllables
Theodora Popularity in 2025
Rank#725
Recorded Births384
- Girls usage rose 86 places to #725 and recorded 38 more 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 Theodora Mean?
Theodora means “gift of God” based on its Greek roots.
Origin: Theodora is a feminine given name that may derive from the Greek elements “theos” meaning God and “doron” meaning gift.
How Do You Pronounce Theodora?
Pronunciationthee-OH-dor-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Theodora?
- History
- Theodora has been used historically in Byzantine contexts and is associated with several empresses and saints bearing the name.
Theodora 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 | 384 | #725 |
| 2024 | Girls | 346 | #811 |
| 2023 | Girls | 363 | #776 |
| 2022 | Girls | 426 | #688 |
| 2021 | Girls | 387 | #737 |
| 2020 | Girls | 328 | #835 |
| 2019 | Girls | 314 | #853 |
| 2018 | Girls | 159 | #1,406 |
| 2017 | Girls | 107 | #1,889 |
| 2016 | Girls | 108 | #1,884 |
| 2015 | Girls | 81 | #2,294 |
| 2014 | Girls | 85 | #2,213 |
| 2013 | Girls | 96 | #2,020 |
| 2012 | Girls | 68 | #2,632 |
| 2011 | Girls | 61 | #2,838 |
| 2010 | Girls | 47 | #3,409 |
| 2009 | Girls | 45 | #3,561 |
| 2008 | Girls | 41 | #3,859 |
| 2007 | Girls | 47 | #3,482 |
| 2006 | Girls | 49 | #3,316 |
| 2005 | Girls | 41 | #3,587 |
| 2004 | Girls | 44 | #3,391 |
| 2003 | Girls | 52 | #2,923 |
| 2002 | Girls | 47 | #3,069 |
When Was Theodora 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.
2022 · Girls
426 recorded births
National rank #688
2021 · Girls
387 recorded births
National rank #737
2025 · Girls
384 recorded births
National rank #725
2023 · Girls
363 recorded births
National rank #776
Where Theodora 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ME | #209 | 5 |
| NE | #335 | 6 |
| NV | #374 | 7 |
| CT | #393 | 7 |
| SC | #440 | 11 |
| UT | #440 | 9 |
| MI | #457 | 18 |
| IL | #494 | 20 |