Tea
Tea is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Gift of God.
Origin and history
Tea is a given name often serving as a short form of Teodora or Dorothea, deriving from the Greek words for 'god' and 'gift'. It is also recognized as a Scandinavian and Slavic diminutive, as well as a word name referencing the beverage. In the United States, it remains a rare but distinctive modern name choice.
Popularity in the United States
2,493 babies in the United States have been named Tea since 1880. It ranks #3538 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1994.
States where it is most popular
- CA (25.2 %)
- NY (12.9 %)
- TX (10.3 %)
- IL (7.3 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 19 |
| 1990-2000 | 798 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,160 |
| 2010-2019 | 403 |
| 2020-2029 | 107 |
Famous people named Tea
- Téa Leoni: Actress, Producer
- Tea Hiilloste: Singer, Television Presenter
Fun facts
- Tea originated primarily as a pet form of Teodora or Dorothea in various European languages before gaining standalone use.
- In many European cultures, the name is accented as Téa or Tėa to clarify its multi-syllable pronunciation.