Dea
Meaning
"goddess"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,614
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Dee
Playground Safety Score
{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Dea' rhymes with 'pee'"}
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"goddess"
Origin: Latin
{:type=>:rhyme, :severity=>:medium, :message=>"'Dea' rhymes with 'pee'"}
"forest, woodland"
Origin: Latin silva via French
Dea is more popular, ranked #6614 vs #6627 for Silvie.
Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.
Historical trend data not available for this comparison.
Names that pair well as siblings.
Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.
1. Which style feels more like your family?
Dea is more popular, ranked #6614 compared to Silvie at #6627 in the United States.
Dea means "goddess" (Latin origin). Silvie means "forest, woodland" (Latin silva via French origin).
Dea is primarily a girl name. Silvie is primarily a girl name.