Name profile

Dimitra

The modern Greek form of Demeter, goddess of agriculture and fertility.

US rank (2025)#11,932

Meaning and history

Dimitra is the modern Greek form of Demeter. Demeter is the ancient Greek goddess of agriculture, grain, and fertility and the mother of Persephone. Her name has traditionally been interpreted as “earth mother,” but the first element’s precise linguistic origin remains debated. The myth of Demeter and Persephone explained the seasonal cycle and shaped the Eleusinian Mysteries. Notable bearers include Greek singer Dimitra Galani and Greek hurdler Dimitra Gnafaki.

Popularity over timeUS births · girls
20062006: 11 births, rank #9,901
2007: 6 births, rank #15,491
2008: 9 births, rank #11,599
2009: no US SSA record for this spelling
2010: 5 births, rank #16,992
20112011: 7 births, rank #13,347
2012: 9 births, rank #11,257
2013: no US SSA record for this spelling
2014: 5 births, rank #16,513
2015: 9 births, rank #10,866
20162016: 6 births, rank #14,331
2017: 9 births, rank #10,689
2018: 8 births, rank #11,427
2019: 7 births, rank #12,448
2020: 8 births, rank #11,090
20212021: 6 births, rank #13,464
2022: 7 births, rank #12,243
2023: 13 births, rank #8,055
2024: 12 births, rank #8,443
20252025: 7 births, rank #11,932

In 2025, 7 babies were recorded with the name Dimitra, ranking #11,932 among girls.