Medea

Medea is a girl's name of Greek origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. It is a rare choice in US records.

Medea at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/mɪˈdiːə/

About the name Medea

Medea belongs to the Greek tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Medea first appears in Social Security records in 1961. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #4210 in 1967, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 202 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Medea in US records

First recorded (US)
1961
Best US rank
#4210 in 1967
Peak year
1975
Total since 1880
202

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Medea mean?

The meaning of Medea is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Greek origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Medea a boy or girl name?

Medea is a girl name.

What origin is the name Medea?

Medea comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Medea?

Medea first appears in US records in 1961. Its best-ever ranking was #4210 in 1967, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Medea?

Medea is pronounced /mɪˈdiːə/ (IPA).

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