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Theia

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Pronounced THAY-uh /ˈθeɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: GoddessMedium

In 30 seconds: Theia means 'goddess' and comes straight from Greek mythology, where it names a luminous Titaness.
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Origin MediumGreek Mythology
MeaningGoddess
U.S. rank (2024)#1844 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births109 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,119

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919672024

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

History & Origin

Theia is rooted in the Greek word for 'goddess'. In myth she is the Titaness of sight and shining light, a daughter of Uranus and Gaia and the mother of the sun, moon and dawn. Choosing the name reaches directly into that old cosmology of light.

The two-syllable shape, with its airy opening, gives it a bright and weightless sound. Accented spellings like Théïa and Théia appear in French-influenced usage.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Theia is 'goddess', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Theia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ThéïaThéia

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Theia (mythological)
    Titaness of sight and shining light in Greek mythology, daughter of Uranus and Gaia and mother of Helios, Selene and Eos.

If you like Theia…

Thea— A shorter form sharing Theia's Greek 'goddess' root and sound
Selene— In myth the moon goddess and a daughter of Theia
Rhea— A fellow Greek Titaness with the same airy two-syllable ending
Gaia— Theia's mother in Greek mythology, also a Greek name in use today

Frequently Asked

What does the name Theia mean?

Theia is usually explained as meaning 'goddess' and is most often linked with Greek Mythology tradition.

How do you pronounce Theia?

It's commonly said THAY-uh /ˈθeɪæ/.

Is Theia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Theia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Theia?

In 2024, Theia ranked #1844 in the U.S. for girls, with 109 births recorded.