Holding steady.
Popularity of Timea since 1996
Babies named Timea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 23 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 48 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Timea is a Hungarian name that entered the U.S. naming pool in 1996, reflecting the influence of Hungarian immigration and cultural exchange. Although it has never ranked among the top 1000 names nationally, its usage has remained stable, with a peak in 2015. The name was coined by the Hungarian author Mór Jókai for a character in his 1854 novel 'Egy magyar nábob', giving it a literary origin rather than ancient roots. Timea derives from the Greek word 'timē', meaning honor or value, and carries a dignified meaning. Its steady but low-frequency use suggests it is chosen by families with Hungarian heritage or an appreciation for distinctive, meaningful names.
Timea is a Hungarian name derived from the Greek word 'timē', meaning honor or value. It was created by Hungarian author Mór Jókai for a character in his 1854 novel 'Egy magyar nábob' (A Hungarian Nabob). The name has since become established in Hungary and among Hungarian diaspora communities.
“Timea” around the world
Where Timea lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Timi, Timike
Sibling names for Timea
Names that share Timea's style, for a brother or sister.
