What origin is the name Gaea?

Gaea comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Gaea a popular name?

Gaea is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Gaea does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Gaea?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Gaea — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Gaea

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Gaea

Gaea

Girl

greek

1 syllable

Gaea is a greek girl's name meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the goddess of the earth. She is considered the mother of all living things.".

Parents who choose Gaea pick a girl name from the greek tradition, meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the goddess of the earth. She is considered the mother of all living things.". At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the goddess of the earth. She is considered the mother of all living things.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Gaea

Very rare in US records

What does Gaea mean?

Gaea is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Originating from Greek mythology, this name refers to the goddess of the earth. She is considered the mother of all living things.".