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Demitra

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Pronounced deh-MEE-trah /dɛˈmi.trə/Medium

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

In 30 seconds: A goddess name: Demitra honors Demeter, the Greek harvest goddess, 'earth mother' (said 'deh-MEE-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 read as 'earth mother' (from meter, 'mother'). Classical and abundant.
U.S. rank (2025)#13638 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 643

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619582025

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

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

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

Did you know? Demitra is a form of Demeter, the Greek goddess of the harvest and grain — read as 'earth mother' — a classical name of abundance and growth (said 'deh-MEE-trah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Demitra — Demeter form; Greek harvest goddess; 'earth mother'

Variations

DemetraDimitraDemeter

Nicknames

DemiMitra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Demitra mean?

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

How do you pronounce Demitra?

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

Is Demitra a boy or girl name?

Demitra is a girl's name.

How popular is Demitra?

Demitra is a rare name in the U.S.

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