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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: DAY-uh //ˈdeɪ.ə//
Origin: Latin; Greek
Meaning: Latin: goddess; Greek: divine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Dea has its roots in Latin, where it translates to "goddess." This etymology is derived from the Latin word "dea," which is a feminine noun used to denote a divine female figure. The term is closely related to the Proto-Indo-European root *dyeus, which signifies a deity or a shining sky.
The transition of the name into English occurred through the influence of Latin during the Roman Empire, where many Latin terms and names were adopted into various languages, including English, particularly during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century when Latin was a significant scholarly and ecclesiastical language. Historically, the name Dea has been associated with various mythological and religious contexts.
In Roman mythology, goddesses such as Venus and Juno were revered, and the term "dea" was often used in religious texts and inscriptions to honor these divine figures. The name's significance can also be traced through early Christian texts, where it occasionally appeared in reference to the divine feminine.
While specific historical figures named Dea are not prominent, the name's association with divinity has allowed it to resonate through centuries of literature and religious discourse. Culturally, the name Dea embodies themes of femininity, power, and reverence, often symbolizing strength and grace.
Its connection to the divine has made it a name of choice in various artistic and literary works, where characters embodying these qualities are often named Dea or its derivatives. The name's enduring nature can be attributed to its strong historical and cultural associations, which continue to evoke a sense of reverence and admiration for the feminine divine.
Famous people named Dea
In this section, you will find notable people named Dea. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Dea who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Dea who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Dea Birkett is a writer and journalist best known for her works on travel and culture, including 'The Last Resort' and 'The Girl Who Would Be Queen'.
Dea Loher is a playwright best known for her plays 'Land Without Shadows', 'The Last Days of Mankind', and 'The Last Resort'.
Dea M. is a singer-songwriter best known for her music in the indie pop genre.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Dea was first seen in the United States in 1901.
Dea has ranked as high as #2747 nationally, which occurred in 1963, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Ohio, and Oklahoma.
In the past 5 years the name Dea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Dea is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Dea was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Dea.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 2024 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2022 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2021 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2020 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 2019 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 2018 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2017 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 2016 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2015 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2014 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 2013 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2012 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2010 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2009 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2008 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2007 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 2006 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2005 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 2004 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 2003 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 2002 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 2001 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 2000 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1999 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 1997 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1996 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1994 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1993 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1991 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1990 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1989 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1988 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1987 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1986 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| 1985 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 1984 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1983 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1982 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| 1981 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1980 | 28 | 5 | 23 |
| 1979 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| 1978 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1977 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1976 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1975 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1974 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1973 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1972 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1971 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| 1970 | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| 1969 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1968 | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| 1967 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| 1966 | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| 1965 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1964 | 42 | 0 | 42 |
| 1963 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| 1962 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1961 | 38 | 0 | 38 |
| 1960 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| 1959 | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| 1958 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| 1957 | 41 | 0 | 41 |
| 1956 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1955 | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| 1954 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1953 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| 1952 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| 1951 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1950 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1949 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| 1948 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| 1947 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| 1946 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| 1945 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1944 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1943 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1942 | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| 1941 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| 1940 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1938 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1937 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1933 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1932 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1928 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 1925 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1924 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1923 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1922 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1921 | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| 1920 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1919 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1918 | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| 1917 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 1916 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 1915 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1914 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Top States for Dea (2024)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 8 |