Girl · #15,532 in 2026

Thira

Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480.

Current Rank
#15,532
Peak Rank
#16,866 (2012)
Total Babies
10
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2012
First Year
2019
Last Year
2012
Peak Year
#16866
Peak Rank
10
Total Count
2
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Thira

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

Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480.

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The Story of Thira

Thira first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2012, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2012, when 5 Thiras were born — ranking #16,866 that year. As of 2026, Thira ranks #15,532 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Thiras have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Thira

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

  • Aristeidis Alafouzos , businessman
  • Giannis Alafouzos , former president of Panathinaikos F.C.
  • Mariza Koch , singer
  • Spyros Markezinis , politician
  • Themison of Thera

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Names that sound like Thira

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thira

What does the name Thira mean?
Santorini, officially Thira or Thera, is a Greek island in the southern Aegean Sea, about 200 km (120 mi) southeast from the mainland. It is the largest island of a small, circular archipelago formed by the Santorini caldera. It is the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands, with an area of approximately 73 km2 (28 mi2) and a 2021 census population of 15,480.
How popular is Thira in 2026?
In 2026, Thira ranks #15,532 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Thira most popular?
Thira reached its peak popularity in 2012, ranking #16,866 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Thira a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Thira is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Thira?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Thira include Aaratrika, Aaronae, Aavyn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Thira

Thira is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2012 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Thira's peak popularity came in 2012 when it ranked #16,866. Use the chart and map above to compare Thira'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.