Gea

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Pronounced GAY-ah /ˈɡeɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: An Italian and Dutch form of Gaia, the Greek primordial goddess of the Earth — 'earth, land'. We note the heritage.Low

In 30 seconds: An earthy name from myth: Gea is a form of Gaia, 'earth' (said 'GAY-ah'). We note the heritage.

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Origin MediumGreek, Italian

MeaningAn Italian and Dutch form of Gaia, the Greek primordial goddess of the Earth — 'earth, land'. We note the heritage.

U.S. rank (2024)#12567 ↗ Rising

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

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 61

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

Gea is a form of Gaia, the Greek primordial Earth goddess. Used in Italian and Dutch naming, it stays rare in the U.S. and feels grounded and mythic (said 'GAY-ah'). We note the heritage.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, myth/nature, and grounded.

Did you know? Gea is an Italian and Dutch form of Gaia — the Greek earth goddess, 'earth, land' — which we note.

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Gea — Italian/Dutch form of Gaia; Greek earth goddess

Variations

GaiaGaeaGeja

Nicknames

GeeGigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gea mean?

Gea is a form of Gaia, the Greek earth goddess, meaning 'earth, land.'

How do you pronounce Gea?

It's said GAY-ah /ˈɡeɪ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gea a boy or girl name?

Gea is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Gea?

Gea is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.