Thea

Thea is a girl's name of English 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 893 girls in the United States.

Thea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Thea

Thea belongs to the English & American 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, Thea first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #268 in 2017, and in 2024 893 babies received the name — 19,237 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Thea in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#268 in 2017
Peak year
2018
Babies named Thea in 2024
893
Total since 1880
19,237

Thea in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#46 in 2019
Babies named Thea in 2025
686
Total since 1996
13,574

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Thea mean?

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

Is Thea a boy or girl name?

Thea is a girl name. In 2024, 893 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Thea?

Thea comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Thea?

Thea first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #268 in 2017, and 893 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].