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The baby name Thea is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Commonly THEE-ə or TAY-ə (IPA: /ˈθiːə/ or /ˈθeɪə/).

Thea is Dutch, Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Dutch, Greek
Pronunciation: Commonly THEE-ə or TAY-ə (IPA: /ˈθiːə/ or /ˈθeɪə/)

What is the meaning of the name Thea ?

The baby name Thea is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced Commonly THEE-ə or TAY-ə (IPA: /ˈθiːə/ or /ˈθeɪə/).

Thea is Dutch, Greek in Origin.

Thea is a feminine given name of Greek origin. As a standalone, it reflects the Greek theá, “goddess,” and by association the Titaness Theia, mother of Helios, Selene, and Eos; the mythic spelling Theia is a common variant. In many languages it also functions as a short form of Dorothea or Theodora, both meaning “gift of God,” giving Thea a dual sense of divinity and divine gift. Usual pronunciations include THEE-uh and THAY-uh.

Used in German, Dutch, and Scandinavian contexts since the 19th century as a familiar form that became independent, Thea enjoyed a late‑Victorian/Edwardian revival in English and has risen again in contemporary naming. Variant spellings and cognates include Théa (French), Téa and Tea (South Slavic/Italian), Thia, and Theia; related longer forms are Dorothea and Theodora, with stylistic neighbors Anthea and Althea. Thea’s sleek profile and classical roots make it an international, timeless choice.

Thea has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Thea

Theodora Royal · Born 500 · Byzantine Empire Theodora was a Byzantine empress, most famous for her influential role alongside her husband, Emperor Justinian I, during the 6th century. She played a crucial part in the political and religious affairs of the empire, helping to shape its policies and reforms. Thea Gill Actor · Born 1970 · Canada Thea Gill is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Lindsay Peterson in the television series Queer as Folk. Born in 1970, she has also appeared in other TV shows and films, showcasing her versatility and talent.

Thea – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2025 #1 — 411
KH 0 #3 1 102
KH Girls 0 #6 1 148
KH Boys 0 #7 3 270
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
EE 0 #34 4 1,051
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
Norway Girls 2025 #40 127 453
MT 0 #42 2 1,767
GE 0 #44 1 997
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CY 0 #56 5 1,632
NL Girls 0 #63 5,100 5,933
Sweden Girls 2022 #67 149 1,568
PH 0 #74 23 5,607
Switzerland Girls 2024 #90 46 1,786
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
GE Girls 0 #101 8 1,564
CY Girls 0 #103 19 3,755
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
BN Girls 0 #112 3 5,459
MT Girls 0 #120 32 3,773
KW 0 #121 1 5,216
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
DK Girls 0 #134 253 7,429
EE Girls 0 #134 9 1,888
GR 0 #134 2 3,911
MU 0 #137 1 3,613
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
BN Boys 0 #139 1 6,332
Canada Girls 2024 #144 153 2,795
BW Girls 0 #148 4 4,216
DK 0 #161 43 5,198
LU Girls 0 #172 14 4,850
SI Girls 0 #177 1 2,769
NL 0 #183 244 2,481
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
CZ 0 #184 3 3,154
NA Girls 0 #198 27 7,146
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AL Girls 0 #221 7 4,141
PH Girls 0 #223 179 13,098
HU Girls 0 #225 1 3,308
BG Girls 0 #226 6 3,559
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
GR Girls 0 #229 14 6,293
IR 0 #230 2 4,221
MO Boys 0 #233 2 5,842
JM Girls 0 #246 14 7,507
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
MO Girls 0 #258 6 7,056
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
SG 0 #275 8 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
QA Girls 0 #282 35 15,378
TW Girls 0 #284 6 8,139
HR Girls 0 #288 7 3,687
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
CZ Boys 0 #305 1 6,530
United States Girls 2024 #306 893 8,487
SA 0 #311 2 10,560
CN Girls 0 #318 32 8,829
CZ Girls 0 #328 14 5,378
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
HK 0 #354 4 8,483
Finland Girls 0 #357 35 1,368
ZA 0 #357 91 14,421
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
France Girls 2021 #383 23 3,185
OM Girls 0 #383 14 15,987
Germany 0 #401 37 2,542
Austria Girls 0 #402 19 1,885
PH Boys 0 #405 4 11,440
BD Girls 0 #406 1 8,413
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
CL 0 #434 1 6,867
ZA Girls 0 #465 1,074 25,928
KW Girls 0 #466 50 19,177
PT Girls 0 #466 6 7,952
AE Girls 0 #493 61 20,968
Germany Girls 0 #500 404 4,949
Finland Girls 2026 #504 293 3,895
PS Girls 0 #508 16 10,981
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
SG Girls 0 #511 76 18,916
RU Girls 0 #515 9 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
BH 0 #539 15 17,937
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
CM Girls 0 #557 4 11,671
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LB 0 #559 100 13,263
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
HK Girls 0 #574 42 16,104
IL Girls 0 #595 23 11,648
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
IT 0 #674 41 4,183
IQ Boys 0 #694 4 13,071
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
NG Girls 0 #822 5 15,093
SA Girls 0 #828 108 25,931
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
CL Girls 0 #911 5 14,098
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
NL Boys 0 #932 20 5,873
MY Girls 0 #951 44 24,821
Spain Girls 0 #957 27 5,561
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
EG Girls 0 #1,002 8 14,742
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
IT Girls 0 #1,027 439 9,415
MY Boys 0 #1,095 17 25,439
AE Boys 0 #1,139 5 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,151 2 16,140
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
TR 0 #1,200 12 19,440
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,262 6 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,265 8 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,683 9 28,008

Thea is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
France
Canada
Scotland, United Kingdom
Ireland

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People also ask about Thea

Thea is predominantly a girl's name.
Thea is a 2 syllable name, pronounced Commonly THEE-ə or TAY-ə (IPA: /ˈθiːə/ or /ˈθeɪə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Theia, Téa, Tea, Thia and Tia.
Yes, very popular — Thea ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 12 countries.
Thea ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Thea's popularity is declining significantly. It moved from #9 in 2015 to #40 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 2 notable people named Thea are in our database, including Theodora (Royal), Thea Gill (Actor).