Fun Facts About the Name Theona
- 213 babies named Theona: U.S. records list 213 babies given the name Theona from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Theona Mean?
Theona is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning "godly" or "divine." It comes from the Greek word θεός (theos), "god," the same root found in the masculine name Θέων (Theon) and the feminine Θεώνη (Theone). Theona is often explained either as a feminine form of Theon or as a variant of Theone; the exact relationship is not consistently distinguished. The literal sense of the root is "god," while "godly" is the customary English interpretation of the name's meaning.
Theona Name History & Origins
Theona belongs to a Greek naming tradition that used θεός ("god") in personal names, a pattern that continued in Greek-speaking Christian communities, where the term was used for the one God. The related masculine name Theon and the feminine Theone are ancient Greek names; Theona is the less common form in English and is not part of the main stock of traditional English girls' names. Its use has been chiefly in Greek-speaking families and among speakers of other languages who have adopted Greek names. The name has no well-known English literary career, so its history is mainly one of Greek and Christian naming rather than of a popular English given name.
How Popular is the Name Theona?
Theona has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 1927. Its best rank was #2,684 in 1927.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #17,047 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2020 | #12,042 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2018 | #13,674 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2017 | #15,755 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2014 | #16,349 | 6 | 0.0003% |
| 2012 | #19,296 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2008 | #20,225 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1958 | #6,949 | 5 | 0.0002% |
| 1952 | #6,322 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 1949 | #5,203 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 1947 | #4,729 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1943 | #3,780 | 8 | 0.0006% |
| 1942 | #5,306 | 5 | 0.0004% |
| 1941 | #3,922 | 7 | 0.0006% |
| 1939 | #4,205 | 6 | 0.0005% |
| 1937 | #3,763 | 7 | 0.0007% |
| 1929 | #3,115 | 10 | 0.0009% |
| 1928 | #4,673 | 6 | 0.0005% |
| 1927 | #2,684 | 13 | 0.0011% |
| 1926 | #5,541 | 5 | 0.0004% |
| 1925 | #3,629 | 9 | 0.0007% |
| 1924 | #3,358 | 10 | 0.0008% |
| 1922 | #3,975 | 8 | 0.0007% |
| 1921 | #3,635 | 9 | 0.0007% |
| 1920 | #3,565 | 9 | 0.0008% |
| 1919 | #3,773 | 8 | 0.0007% |
| 1918 | #3,216 | 10 | 0.0009% |
| 1917 | #5,244 | 5 | 0.0005% |
| 1916 | #3,883 | 7 | 0.0007% |
| 1914 | #3,564 | 6 | 0.0008% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Theona Shapes Your Personality and Life?
You like to control everyone within your influence, to shape things to your own liking. If positive, you develop high spirituality, as you have a God's protection. You are sensitive, affectionate, imaginative and cooperative, spiritually aware and prone to self-sacrifice. You can keep secrets and are a good diplomat. You may have healing and psychic powers. You have an eventful, exciting life. You are versatile and have the ability to learn easily.
You desire to inspire and lead, to control other's affairs. You are giving, courageous and bold, action oriented,energetic and strong willed. You want to make a difference in the world, and this attitude often attracts you to cultural interests, politics, social issues, and the cultivation of your creative talents.
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