Theophilia
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Meaning & Origin of Theophilia
What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.
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The Story of Theophilia
Theophilia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2014, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 6 Theophilias were born — ranking #14,477 that year. As of 2026, Theophilia ranks #14,477 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 11 Theophilias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.
Popularity Over Time
Popularity by State
Where is Theophilia most common?
Predicted country distribution based on naming patterns globally.
- GH81%
- Indonesia12%
- Nigeria4%
- Malaysia2%
- SA1%
Source: Nationalize.io . Probabilities are global naming-pattern estimates, not strict counts.
Names that sound like Theophilia
Phonetically similar names — useful when Theophilia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.
- Theophila
- Theophylline
- Theophilus
- Theophile
- Neophilia
- Hemophilia
- Haemophilia
- Thoughtfully
- Theophany
- Biophilia
- Thiefly
- Theophanies
Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.
Frequently Asked Questions about Theophilia
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About the name Theophilia
Theophilia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 11 births in the dataset. Theophilia's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #14,477. Use the chart and map above to compare Theophilia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.
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Data sources
- Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . 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 (used under their public API terms).
- Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
- Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
- Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .
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.