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Demetria

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Pronounced də-MEE-tree-ah /dəˈmi.tri.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: Feminine of Demetrius — from Greek Demeter, the goddess of the harvest and earth — 'follower/devotee of Demeter'Medium

In 30 seconds: Of Demeter: Demetria honors the harvest goddess — 'devotee of Demeter'. Classic, lush, and warm.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFeminine of Demetrius — from Greek Demeter, the goddess of the harvest and earth — 'follower/devotee of Demeter'
U.S. rank (2024)#5324 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1974
Total births (all-time)≈ 10,936

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197419142024

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

Demetria is the feminine of Demetrius — 'a follower or devotee of Demeter', the Greek goddess of the harvest, grain, and the fertile earth (Demeter, from de/ge, 'earth', plus meter, 'mother'). A classic, lush name (St Demetria; singer Demi Lovato is a Demetria); nickname Demi or Mia (said 'də-MEE-tree-ah').

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, of-Demeter at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Demetria is the feminine of Demetrius, 'follower of Demeter' — the Greek goddess of the harvest, grain, and the fruitful earth (Demeter herself meaning 'earth mother' or 'grain mother'); a classic, lush name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Demetria — etymology

Variations

DemetraDimitraDemi

Nicknames

Demi

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Eugenia— shares Demetria's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demetria mean?

Demetria is Greek for 'a follower of Demeter' — the goddess of the harvest and earth.

How do you pronounce Demetria?

It's said də-MEE-tree-ah /dəˈmi.tri.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Demetria a boy or girl name?

Demetria is a girl's name.

How popular is Demetria?

Demetria is a rare name in the U.S.

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