Theia

At a Glance

Meaning

'Goddess' or 'divine one' in Greek; the name of the Titan associated with sight and radiant light, mother of the sun, moon, and dawn deities.

Origin

Greek

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

THEE-uhListen

Theia is a Greek name meaning 'goddess' or 'divine one.' It belongs to the Titan associated with sight and radiant light, who is the mother of the sun, moon, and dawn deities. You may see it on 'moon' name lists, but that's a mix-up: Theia's name means 'goddess,' and she is the mother of the moon goddess Selene, not the moon herself.

Meaning & Origin of Theia

Meaning: 'Goddess' or 'divine one' in Greek; the name of the Titan associated with sight and radiant light, mother of the sun, moon, and dawn deities..

Origin: Greek.

A common claim: Sometimes included in 'moon' name lists as if it means moon. Actually: Theia's own name means 'goddess/divine'; she's the mother of the moon goddess Selene rather than a personification of the moon herself.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Theia

Popularity of Theia

Theia ranked #1844 in the U.S. in 2024, with 109 babies given the name. Its highest point in the Social Security data, which runs from 1967 to 2024, was #1813 in 2019, when 113 babies received it.

Names Like Theia

These names have followed a similar path to Theia in U.S. popularity over the years.

• Anylah
• Damoni
• Karsen
• Devansh
• Shaurya
• Vivaan

FAQ

What does the name Theia mean?

‘Goddess’ or ‘divine one’ in Greek; the name of the Titan associated with sight and radiant light, mother of the sun, moon, and dawn deities.. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Theia?

Theia is pronounced THEE-uh (IPA: /ˈθiːə/).

Is Theia a popular name right now?

Theia is near its all-time peak (#1813 in 2019), ranked #1844 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1967–2024.)

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