Theia
Meaningdivine · Greek
- US rank
- #1,981
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,802 in 2019
97 babies were named Theia in the US in 2025. It has climbed 321 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1967–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Theia you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,556 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Theia, 97 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Theia would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryTheia first shows up in US birth records in 1967, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 58 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2019, when it reached #1,802.
- TrendTheia has climbed 321 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,981. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedTheia is most popular in Minnesota, where it ranks #731, followed by Maryland (#840). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Greek, Theia means “divine”.
About the name Theia
Theia is a girl name meaning “divine”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with T and ending in “-eia”. US birth records list Theia for girls from 1967 to 2025, in 22 of those 59 years. Its best year was 2019, when it ranked #1,802 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,981, with 97 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.2 | 833,333 girls |
| 1970s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,030,303 girls |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 892,857 girls |
| 2010s | 35 | 28,563 girls |
| 2020s | 59 | 17,007 girls |
Questions about the name Theia
What does the name Theia mean?
Theia means “divine” in Greek.
Is Theia a boy or girl name?
Theia is a girl name.
How popular is the name Theia?
Theia ranked #1,981 for US girls in 2025, given to 97 babies. Its best year was 2019 (#1,802).