Gilly vs Theya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theya

Girl #25,337 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Variant of Theia; Greek Titan goddess of sight and the sky, mother of the sun, moon, and dawn"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,337
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thea, Thee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gilly Rank #25,372
Theya Rank #25,337

Theya is more popular, ranked #25337 vs #25372 for Gilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gilly ___

No pairings available yet.

Theya ___

  • Theya Rose
  • Theya Grace
  • Theya Marie
  • Theya Elizabeth
  • Theya Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gilly

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If you choose Theya

Thea Zara Lyra Cleo Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gilly or Theya more popular?

Theya is more popular, ranked #25337 compared to Gilly at #25372 in the United States.

What do Gilly and Theya mean?

Theya means "Variant of Theia; Greek Titan goddess of sight and the sky, mother of the sun, moon, and dawn" (Greek origin).

Are Gilly and Theya boy or girl names?

Gilly is primarily a girl name. Theya is primarily a girl name.

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