Thea
How to say it: THEE-uh · /ˈθiːə/
From Greek 'thea' meaning 'goddess'; also a short form of Theodora or Dorothea, both meaning 'gift of God'.
Thea was the 342nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 867 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 26% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #414 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #342 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 867 |
| Share of births | 1 in 3,439 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +26% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #414 |
| In France, 2025 | #64 among girls’ names, 870 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
The 2020s have been Thea's strongest showing to date. A slight dip seems probable in the near future.
What goes with it
Light and breathy, Thea feels gentle with a touch of mythology. Freya shares its airy spirit.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Thea is about 1 in 144.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish.
In France: #64 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #66. Ireland: #212.
Famous people named Thea
- Thea LaFond (born 1994)Dominica triple jumper
- Thea von Harbou (1888–1954)German screenwriter
- Thea Garrett (born 1992)Singer
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