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Teia

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Pronounced TAY-ah /ˈteɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Greek Theia ('a goddess; divine', the Titaness of light) and a short form of names like Dorothea/Althea; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A goddess; divine: Teia echoes Theia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'TAY-ah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningVariously from the Greek Theia ('a goddess; divine', the Titaness of light) and a short form of names like Dorothea/Althea; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10168 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,047

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019572024

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

Teia comes variously from the Greek Theia ('a goddess; divine', the Titaness of light) and a short form of names like Dorothea/Althea (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'TAY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in various families. Rare, a-goddess at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Theia is 'a goddess; divine' in Greek (the Titaness of light) — Teia is a spelling/short form, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'TAY-ah').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Theia — Greek; routes layered

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Teia mean?

Teia is variously 'a goddess; divine' (Greek Theia, the Titaness of light) and a short form of Dorothea/Althea. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Teia?

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

Is Teia a boy or girl name?

Teia is a girl's name.

How popular is Teia?

Teia is a very rare name in the U.S.

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