Téa

Téa is a girl's name of Portuguese origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 15 girls in the United States.

Téa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Portuguese
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Téa

Téa belongs to the Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Téa first appears in Social Security records in 1976. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #749 in 1998, and in 2024 15 babies received the name — 2,483 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Téa in US records

First recorded (US)
1976
Best US rank
#749 in 1998
Peak year
1998
Babies named Téa in 2024
15
Total since 1880
2,483

Téa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#779 in 2001
Babies named Téa in 2021
3
Total since 1996
210

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Téa mean?

The meaning of Téa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Portuguese origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Téa a boy or girl name?

Téa is a girl name. In 2024, 15 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Téa?

Téa comes from the Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Téa?

Téa first appears in US records in 1976. Its best-ever ranking was #749 in 1998, and 15 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.