Thea is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1572 in 2005 with 130 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2018 with 1,208 births ranking #273. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 34.0%. In 2005, approximately 1 in every 14,213 girls born was named Thea. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Thea is a bright classical name associated with divinity and goddess imagery. It feels simple, elegant, and very current.
Though old in root, Thea has had a notably modern revival because it offers classical substance in a short clean shape. It also benefits from links to larger classic families such as Theodora.