Zea Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'grain' or 'wheat', Zea is a unisex name of Greek origin.
Meaning of the Name Zea
Zea is a unisex name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'zea', meaning 'grain' or 'wheat'. In Greek mythology, Zea was a nymph who was associated with the harvest. The name Zea has a natural and earthy feel to it, evoking images of fields of golden wheat. It is a unique and modern name choice for parents looking for something that is both simple and meaningful.
Popularity of the Name Zea
The popularity for the name Zea peaked in popularity in the year 2013 with 23 births, which ranked number 9,817 out of 30,885 unique names for that year. Zea had the most female births in 2013 with 23, which ranked number 5,641 out of 19,268 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zea has declined sharply over the last ten years from 8 births to 6 births, a decline of -25.00%. Among females, Zea has declined sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 8 births to 6 births, a decline of -25.00%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zea
- 20 Year Trend of Zea: -45.45%
- 10 Year Trend of Zea: -25.00%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zea: -25.00%
Popularity of Zea by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Zea. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Zea in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Zea is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Zea
- Total Births of Zea: 6 (-2.84%)
- Female Births of Zea: 6 (-2.84%)
Given the downward trend of Zea over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a -2.84% decrease in total births, for a total of 6 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zea have been decreasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 6 female births in 2024, a decrease of -2.84%.