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Demetra

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Pronounced deh-MEH-trah /dɛˈmɛ.trə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Demetra/Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and grain; the name is read as 'earth mother' (de/ge, 'earth,' + meter, 'mother'). Classical and abundant.Low

In 30 seconds: A goddess name: Demetra honors Demeter, the Greek harvest goddess, 'earth mother' (said 'deh-MEH-trah'). Classical and rich.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningA form of Demetra/Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and grain; the name is read as 'earth mother' (de/ge, 'earth,' + meter, 'mother'). Classical and abundant.

U.S. rank (2024)#12456 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1975

Total births (all-time)≈ 4,197

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Demetra derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, her name given as 'earth mother' (from meter, 'mother'). It reads classical and abundant, familiar in Greek tradition — rare in the U.S. (said 'deh-MEH-trah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Greek-heritage families. Rare, classical, and rich.

Did you know? Demetra is a form of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and grain — the name read as 'earth mother' — a classical name of abundance and growth (said 'deh-MEH-trah').

Overall data confidence 52%

References — Demetra — Demeter form; Greek harvest goddess; 'earth mother'

Variations

DemeterDemitraDimitra

Nicknames

DemiMetra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demetra mean?

Demetra is a form of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest, read as 'earth mother.'

How do you pronounce Demetra?

It's said deh-MEH-trah /dɛˈmɛ.trə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demetra a boy or girl name?

Demetra is a girl's name.

How popular is Demetra?

Demetra is a rare name in the U.S.