Thea
Meaning: Goddess, divine, gift of God
Origin: Greek
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #351
Total births: 316
History: Thea surged in the 2010s as a short, elegant name in Australia. The Greek meaning 'goddess' packs divine power into four letters. Thea represents modern Australian naming efficiency.
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| Current rank (2023) | #95 |
| Babies named Thea in 2023 | 73 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 316 |
| Peak year | 2018 (87 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #81 |
| Years in records | 2016–2023 (4 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 14 spots |
Frequently asked about Thea
What does the name Thea mean?
Thea means “Goddess, divine, gift of God” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Thea?
Thea has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Goddess, divine, gift of God”.
How popular is Thea in Australia?
Thea ranked #95 in Australia in 2023 — given to 73 babies that year.
When was Thea most popular?
Thea peaked in 2018 with 87 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Thea a boy or girl name?
Thea is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Theas in registered births are female.
Is the name Thea rising or falling in popularity?
Thea has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #81 in 2018 to #95 in 2023.