Theia
Every Theia since 1967 — 1,217 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Theia
Theia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,989 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1967, 1,217 American babies have been named Theia. Its peak came in 2019, when 113 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Theia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Theia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 97 | #1,989 |
| 2024 | 110 | #1,839 |
| 2023 | 98 | #2,016 |
| 2022 | 91 | #2,122 |
| 2021 | 99 | #1,979 |
| 2020 | 77 | #2,315 |
| 2019 | 113 | #1,813 |
| 2018 | 109 | #1,867 |
| 2017 | 112 | #1,841 |
| 2016 | 98 | #2,031 |
| 2015 | 76 | #2,428 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,710 |
| 2013 | 18 | #7,008 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,593 |
| 2011 | 17 | #7,403 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13,352 |
| 2009 | 9 | #12,363 |
| 2008 | 6 | #17,327 |
| 2007 | 6 | #17,468 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Theia in 2025?
Theia ranked #1,989 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Theia?
1,217 babies have been named Theia in the United States since 1967, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Theia most popular?
Theia peaked in 2019, when 113 newborns received the name.
Is Theia a boy or girl name?
Theia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Theia rising or falling?
Theia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.