Will my child share the name Theia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 48 UK babies named Theia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Theia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Theia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Theia is declining: down 181 places since 2020, to #763 in 2025. It peaked at #457 in 2021.

Is Theia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Theia 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 Theia a popular baby name in the United States?

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

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Theia is a distinctive choice, ranked #763 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Theia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Theia

Theia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 94 places in five years. It was most popular in 2021 at #457 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2006.

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