Will my child share the name Dea with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Dea per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Dea in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Dea becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Dea has been fairly steady, ranked #2,138 in 2025 against #2,163 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,525 in 2023.

Is Dea a good choice for a distinctive name?

Dea is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Dea a popular baby name in the United States?

Dea does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Dea is a distinctive choice, ranked #2138 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Dea in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#2138

About the Name Dea

Dea is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 162 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1525 in 2023 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1999.

Dea is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Dea in their class.