Girl · #13,724 in 2026

Trakia

Thrace is a geographical and historical region in Southeast Europe roughly corresponding to the province of Thrace in the Roman Empire. Bounded by the Balkan Mountains to the north, the Aegean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea to the east, it comprises present-day southeastern Bulgaria, northeastern Greece, and the European part of Turkey.

Current Rank
#13,724
Peak Rank
#13,724 (1997)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1997
First Year
1997
Last Year
1997
Peak Year
#13724
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Trakia

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

Thrace is a geographical and historical region in Southeast Europe roughly corresponding to the province of Thrace in the Roman Empire. Bounded by the Balkan Mountains to the north, the Aegean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea to the east, it comprises present-day southeastern Bulgaria, northeastern Greece, and the European part of Turkey.

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Etymology
The word Thrace , from ancient Greek Thrake (Θρᾴκη), referred originally to the Thracians (ancient Greek Thrâikes Θρᾷκες), an ancient people inhabiting Southeast Europe . The name Europe (ancient Greek Eurṓpē Εὐρώπη), also at first referred to this region, before that term expanded to include its modern sense . Sixth century geographer Stephanus of Byzantium claimed that, long before the ancient Greeks started referring to the region as Thrace , it was known as Aria ( Aría Ἀρία) and Perke ( Pérkē Πέρκη). In Turkish, Thrace is commonly referred to as Rumeli , meaning "Land of the Romans", which
Origin & history
See also: History of Western Thrace and History of East Thrace Thrace in the Odrysian Kingdom showing several Thracian tribes. Sapeia was Northern Thrace and Asteia was Southern Thrace Thrace and the Thracian Odrysian Kingdom under Sitalces c. 431–424 BC, showing the territories of several Thracian tribes

The Story of Trakia

Trakia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1997, when 5 Trakias were born — ranking #13,724 that year. As of 2026, Trakia ranks #13,724 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Trakias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Trakia

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

  • See also: List of Thracian Greeks Orpheus was, in Ancient Greek mythology , the chief representative of the art of song and playing the lyre .
  • Herodicus was a Greek physician of the fifth century BC who is considered the founder of sports medicine . He is believed to have been one of Hippocrates 's tutors.
  • Eumenes was a Greek general, satrap , and Successor of Alexander the Great .

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Names that sound like Trakia

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

  • Trachea
  • Tracheae
  • Trache
  • Tracheal
  • Tracheas
  • Trachy
  • Tricky
  • Trickier
  • Trickey
  • Troika
  • Trekkie
  • Truckee

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Trakia

What does the name Trakia mean?
Thrace is a geographical and historical region in Southeast Europe roughly corresponding to the province of Thrace in the Roman Empire. Bounded by the Balkan Mountains to the north, the Aegean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea to the east, it comprises present-day southeastern Bulgaria, northeastern Greece, and the European part of Turkey.
How popular is Trakia in 2026?
In 2026, Trakia ranks #13,724 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Trakia most popular?
Trakia reached its peak popularity in 1997, ranking #13,724 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Trakia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Trakia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Trakia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Trakia include Abreya, Abriele, Abriona. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Trakia

Trakia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Trakia's peak popularity came in 1997 when it ranked #13,724. Use the chart and map above to compare Trakia'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.