Alethea
Girl nameAlethea has been given to 4,968 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It peaked in 1973. In 2025, about 1 in 29,764 girls was named Alethea.
Meaning & origin /ˌæləˈθiːə/
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
4,968
Peak year
1973 (322 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1892
10-year trend
▲ +35%
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Alethea — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Alethea.
FAQ
How popular is the name Alethea?
Alethea has been given to 4,968 babies in the U.S. since 1892. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Alethea peak?
Alethea peaked in 1973, when 322 babies were given the name.
Is Alethea a girl or boy name?
Alethea is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Alethea are girls).
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