US Popularity:733
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Sight; Gift of God; Healing
The feminine name Thea is a shortened form of Dorothea, Theodora, Althea, and similar-sounding monikers. In Greek, the word thea means "sight," and is associated with Theia, the Titan goddess of sight and the shining sky. Dorothea and Theodora both translate to "gift of God," from the Greek elements theos and doron. As your Thea grows, they'll learn to express gratitude for every sunny day life brings. Since Althea means "healing," don't be surprised if your Thea has a way of making everything seem better and brighter. This moniker can be pronounced in several different ways, from "Thee-ah" and "Thay-ah" to "Tay-ah." While you may have to remind your loved ones which pronunciation you've chosen for your tiny tot, it shouldn't be a long-running concern, as The Bump user FakeFinn, asserts, "I can't imagine a lot of people mispronouncing it, but a simple "it's pronounced..." should do."

Common Nicknames for Thea

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How Popular Is The Name Thea?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Thea is currently #190 on The Bump
Girl:Thea is currently #137 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Thea is currently #733 in U.S. births
Girl:Thea is currently #353 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#353
in 2025
- 5
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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