Tea Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Tea has its roots in Chinese, meaning 'to rise' or 'gift'. It has evolved linguistically from the Chinese term 'tiāo' to its contemporary English form. The name embodies qualities of warmth and hospitality, with no significant biblical relevance. It has recently gained popularity as a unique name choice and is often associated with the cultural significance of tea.
The name Tea is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Tea has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Tea' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 15863rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10088th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1584th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5135th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Tea' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Tea"
Pronunciation
/tiː/
Origin
Chinese
Etymology
The name Tea is derived from the Chinese word 'tiāo', which means 'to rise' or 'to stand up'. It is also associated with the beverage made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.
Meaning
gift, to rise, to stand up
Language Evolution
Tiāo (Chinese), Tea (English)
Historical Usage
The name Tea has gained popularity in recent years as a unique and modern name choice, particularly in various cultures where tea is a significant beverage.
Variants & Derivatives
Tia, Tee
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, the name Tea is perceived as trendy and contemporary, often associated with qualities such as warmth and hospitality.
Famous People
Tea Leoni, Tea Adams
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Tea"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Tea"
"Tea" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 15863rd of 19264 | 11 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10088th of 27321 | 94 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1584th of 35406 | 2,070 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5135th of 30306 | 308 |
Regional Popularity of "Tea" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Tea" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
33.33% 1527th/4582 |
26.05% 1345th/5164 |
28.20% 2062nd/7313 |
19.59% 1462nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
78.18% 3508th/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
60.69% 3809th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Tea"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Tea" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.