Thea Girl

Popularity: #330 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: THEE-uh /θiːə/

Origin: Greek; Scandinavian

Meaning: Greek: goddess; Scandinavian: the one who is divine

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Thea has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word "thea," meaning "goddess" or "divine." It is closely related to the Greek word "theos," which translates to "god." The name was often used in reference to various goddesses in Greek mythology, including Theia, the Titaness associated with sight and the shining light of the clear blue sky. The name entered the English language through Latin, where it was adopted as "Thea" and subsequently made its way into Old French before becoming established in English usage.

Historically, Thea has been associated with several significant figures in mythology and literature. In Greek mythology, Theia was one of the twelve Titans and the mother of Helios (the sun), Selene (the moon), and Eos (the dawn), which highlights the name's connection to celestial themes.

The name also appears in various ancient texts, including works by poets such as Homer and Hesiod, who referenced the divine qualities associated with the name. The use of Thea in early Christian texts can be traced back to the Byzantine period, where it was sometimes used as a title for the Virgin Mary, further embedding the name within religious contexts.

Culturally, Thea has resonated through centuries as a symbol of divinity and enlightenment. Its association with goddesses and celestial bodies has contributed to its enduring appeal in literature and art.

The diminutive form "Thea" has also been used in various cultures, often as a standalone name, reflecting its simplicity and elegance. The name's historical significance and its connections to themes of divinity and light have ensured its place in the lexicon of names with rich cultural and historical backgrounds.

Famous people named Thea

In this section, you will find notable people named Thea. 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 Thea who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Thea who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Thea Gilmore is a singer-songwriter best known for her albums Rules for Jokers, Avalanche, and The Counterweight.

Thea White is an actress best known for her role as Muriel in The Real Adventures of Jonny Quest, and for voice work in The Jetsons and Scooby-Doo.

Fictional characters named Thea

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Thea is a fictional character from the TV series The 100. She is a member of the Sky People and plays a significant role in the survival and leadership struggles of her community.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Thea, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

TheoTessaThaliaTobiasTaliaTamsin

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Thea. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

TiaLeahMiaNiaZiaCleaRheaFreyaDahliaSofia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Thea was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Thea has ranked as high as #572 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in California, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Texas.

In the past 5 years the name Thea has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Thea 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 Thea 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 Thea.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 867 0 867
2024 897 0 897
2023 974 0 974
2022 1,066 0 1,066
2021 1,033 0 1,033
2020 1,071 0 1,071
2019 1,142 0 1,142
2018 1,209 0 1,209
2017 1,193 0 1,193
2016 1,121 0 1,121
2015 688 0 688
2014 364 0 364
2013 213 0 213
2012 187 0 187
2011 146 0 146
2010 145 0 145
2009 161 0 161
2008 148 0 148
2007 132 0 132
2006 133 0 133
2005 130 0 130
2004 150 0 150
2003 149 0 149
2002 124 0 124
2001 124 0 124
2000 111 0 111
1999 90 0 90
1998 75 0 75
1997 88 0 88
1996 97 0 97
1995 67 0 67
1994 61 0 61
1993 112 0 112
1992 98 0 98
1991 126 0 126
1990 138 0 138
1989 126 0 126
1988 104 0 104
1987 75 0 75
1986 78 0 78
1985 81 0 81
1984 92 0 92
1983 78 0 78
1982 123 0 123
1981 133 0 133
1980 132 0 132
1979 114 0 114
1978 114 0 114
1977 101 0 101
1976 97 0 97
1975 94 0 94
1974 103 0 103
1973 85 0 85
1972 87 0 87
1971 112 0 112
1970 101 0 101
1969 95 0 95
1968 103 0 103
1967 96 0 96
1966 101 0 101
1965 119 0 119
1964 119 0 119
1963 117 0 117
1962 129 0 129
1961 114 0 114
1960 106 0 106
1959 108 0 108
1958 99 0 99
1957 124 0 124
1956 93 0 93
1955 135 0 135
1954 98 0 98
1953 98 0 98
1952 102 0 102
1951 85 0 85
1950 85 0 85
1949 50 0 50
1948 56 0 56
1947 51 0 51
1946 53 0 53
1945 32 0 32
1944 32 0 32
1943 39 0 39
1942 34 0 34
1941 45 0 45
1940 39 0 39
1939 30 0 30
1938 18 0 18
1937 23 0 23
1936 23 0 23
1935 22 0 22
1934 17 0 17
1933 10 0 10
1932 20 0 20
1931 21 0 21
1930 23 0 23
1929 22 0 22
1928 37 0 37
1927 40 0 40
1926 21 0 21
1925 19 0 19
1924 30 5 25
1923 16 0 16
1922 21 0 21
1921 28 0 28
1920 25 0 25
1919 16 0 16
1918 14 0 14
1917 17 0 17
1916 21 0 21
1915 17 0 17
1914 19 0 19
1913 15 0 15
1912 20 0 20
1911 10 0 10
1910 8 0 8
1909 9 0 9
1908 10 0 10
1907 9 0 9
1906 7 0 7
1905 6 0 6
1904 10 0 10
1902 14 0 14
1901 15 0 15
1900 7 0 7
1899 10 0 10
1897 11 0 11
1896 11 0 11
1895 26 0 26
1894 10 0 10
1893 8 0 8
1892 12 0 12
1891 9 0 9
1890 8 0 8
1889 13 0 13
1888 14 0 14
1887 6 0 6
1886 10 0 10
1885 9 0 9
1884 10 0 10
1883 6 0 6
1882 7 0 7
1881 5 0 5
1880 6 0 6

Top States for Thea (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
CA 73
8%
PA 51
6%
NY 49
6%
OH 46
5%
TX 45
5%
FL 37
4%
MI 35
4%
IL 31
4%
WI 31
4%
NC 30
3%
CO 27
3%
MN 25
3%
IN 24
3%
VA 24
3%
MA 23
3%
MO 22
3%
UT 20
2%
WA 19
2%
GA 19
2%
KY 16
2%
OR 16
2%
NE 16
2%
KS 15
2%
IA 14
2%
NJ 14
2%
AZ 13
1%
OK 13
1%
MD 11
1%
CT 10
1%
AL 10
1%
TN 10
1%
LA 9
1%
ID 9
1%
MT 7
1%
ND 7
1%
SC 7
1%
SD 7
1%
WV 7
1%
AR 7
1%
NH 6
1%
MS 6
1%
VT 6
1%
NV 6
1%