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1880

First Year

2026

Last Year

2018

Peak Year

#268

Peak Rank

21K

Total Count

145

Years Active

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## Meaning & Origin of Thea

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures. 

Thea is a feminine given name, from Greek Θεία, Theía, "Goddess". Other forms include Tea and Téa.

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thea%5F%28name%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thea%5F%28name%29)

### Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

* German
* Swedish
* Danish
* Norwegian
* English
* French

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## The Story of Thea

American parents first put Thea on the record books as a baby girl name in 1880, with 6 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2018, when 1,208 Theas were born — ranking #273 that year. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 32% of all recorded Theas. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #349 among baby girl names with 884 births, falling sharply (-16%). In total, more than 21K Theas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

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## Variants & Related Forms of Thea

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Thea. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Dora](/dora)
* [Dorotea](/dorotea)
* [Dorothea](/dorothea)
* [Dorothee](/dorothee)
* [Dorothy](/dorothy)
* [Dortha](/dortha)
* [Dorthy](/dorthy)
* [Teodora](/teodora)
* [Teresa](/teresa)
* [Terese](/terese)
* [Teresia](/teresia)
* [Therese](/therese)

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## Notable people named Thea

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia. 

* ●Thea Andrews (born 1973), Canadian journalist
* ●Thea Astley (1925–2004), Australian writer
* ●Thea Beckman (1923–2004), Dutch writer
* ●Thea Bock (1938–2025), German politician
* ●Thea Bowman (1937–1990), American nun
* ●Thea Dorn (born 1970), German writer
* ●Thea E. Smith , American writer
* ●Thea Ehre (born 1999), Austrian performer

Source: [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thea%5F%28name%29) (CC BY-SA 3.0). [Read more → ](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thea%5F%28name%29)

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## Names that sound like Thea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Thea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name. 

* [Thia](/thia)
* [Theo](/theo)
* [Theia](/theia)
* Theow
* [Thoa](/thoa)
* [The](/the)
* These
* Thee
* Theme
* [Tha](/tha)
* [Thi](/thi)
* Thes

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Thea

What does the name Thea mean?

Thea is a feminine given name, from Greek Θεία, Theía, "Goddess". Other forms include Tea and Téa.

What is the origin of the name Thea?

Thea has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, English, French.

How popular is Thea in 2026?

In 2026, Thea ranks #349 among girls' names in the U.S., with 884 babies given the name that year.

When was Thea most popular?

Thea reached its peak popularity in 2018, ranking #268 that year with 1,208 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Thea most popular?

Thea has historically been most popular in North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Thea.

Is Thea a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Thea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Thea?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thea include Angelia, Jaqueline, Selah. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

What are nicknames or variants of Thea?

Common variants and related forms of Thea include Dora, Dorotea, Dorothea, Dorothee, Dorothy, Dortha. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

## Similar Names

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## About the name Thea 

Thea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 21K births in the dataset. Thea's peak popularity came in 2018 when it ranked #268\. Use the chart and map above to compare Thea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 2018 → ](/year/2018)
* [ Names of the 2010s → ](/decade/2010s)
* [ Names starting with "T" → ](/letter/t)
* [ Browse all girl names → ](/names/girls)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
* Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — [Behind the Name ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides. 

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