Thea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Thea means 'god' in Greek and is associated with divine beings and goddesses.
Meaning of the Name Thea
Thea is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word theos, meaning 'god'. The name Thea is often associated with goddesses or divine beings. In Greek mythology, Thea was one of the Titans and the mother of the sun god Helios. Thea can also be seen as a short form of the name Theodora, which means 'God's gift' in Greek. Overall, Thea carries a strong and celestial meaning with a connection to Greek mythology.
Popularity of the Name Thea
The popularity for the name Thea peaked in popularity in the year 2018 with 1,207 births, which ranked number 564 out of 29,661 unique names for that year. Thea had the most female births in 2018 with 1,207, which ranked number 273 out of 18,126 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1924 with 5, which ranked number 4,347 out of 4,970 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Thea has increased sharply over the last ten years from 187 births to 1,060 births, an increase of 466.84%. Among females, Thea has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 187 births to 1,060 births, an increase of 466.84%.
Nationwide Popularity of Thea
- 20 Year Trend of Thea: 754.84%
- 10 Year Trend of Thea: 466.84%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Thea: 466.84%
Popularity of Thea by State
Among females, Thea was most popular in Midwestern states with 318 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 96 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Thea. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 97 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 588 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 325 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 559 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 96 | 368 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 262 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 341 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 170 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 48 | 401 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 98 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 92 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 270 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 339 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 270 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 155 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 233 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 719 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 189 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 287 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 208 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 211 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 190 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 199 |
| MT | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 68 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 407 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 122 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 107 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 340 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 64 | 261 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 322 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 246 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 215 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 62 | 176 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 610 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 14 | 51 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 416 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 53 | 615 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 161 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 327 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 222 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 163 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 130 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Thea
- Total Births of Thea: 1261 (18.95%)
- Female Births of Thea: 1261 (18.95%)
Given the upward trend of Thea over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 18.95% increase in total births, for a total of 1,261 births in 2024. For Females, births for Thea have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,261 female births in 2024, an increase of 18.95%.