Alethea Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-LEE-thia / əˈliːθiəGreek; English
Meaning
Greek: truth; English: noble
Historical & Cultural Background
Alethea is derived from the Greek word 'aletheia,' which means truth. In ancient Greek culture, the concept of truth was highly valued and often associated with wisdom and enlightenment. The name has been used in various forms throughout history, particularly in literature and philosophy. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries during the 19th century.
Trend Summary
Alethea has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Aletheia
- Alethea
International Variants
- Aletheia (Greek)
- Alethea (English)
Famous people named Alethea
Alethea Hayter was a British author known for her works on art and literature.
Alethea McGrath is an Australian actress recognized for her roles in television and film.
Fictional characters named Alethea
Alethea is a character in the novel 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, known for her complex personality.
Alethea is a character in the video game 'The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel,' serving as a supporting character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alethea was first seen in the United States in 1892. Alethea has ranked as high as #763 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in California, New York, Texas, Georgia, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Alethea has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alethea (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 8 | |
| FL | 7 | |
| CA | 5 | |
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1897 | 5 |
| 1899 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 6 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 6 |
| 1909 | 7 |
| 1910 | 9 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 10 |
| 1913 | 16 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 22 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1917 | 21 |
| 1918 | 15 |
| 1919 | 18 |
| 1920 | 33 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 33 |
| 1923 | 17 |
| 1924 | 26 |
| 1925 | 17 |
| 1926 | 25 |
| 1927 | 11 |
| 1928 | 21 |
| 1929 | 8 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 6 |
| 1935 | 10 |
| 1936 | 11 |
| 1937 | 14 |
| 1938 | 13 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 13 |
| 1941 | 11 |
| 1942 | 20 |
| 1943 | 14 |
| 1944 | 21 |
| 1945 | 12 |
| 1946 | 14 |
| 1947 | 15 |
| 1948 | 26 |
| 1949 | 26 |
| 1950 | 34 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 43 |
| 1953 | 37 |
| 1954 | 47 |
| 1955 | 58 |
| 1956 | 56 |
| 1957 | 46 |
| 1958 | 45 |
| 1959 | 59 |
| 1960 | 84 |
| 1961 | 71 |
| 1962 | 74 |
| 1963 | 67 |
| 1964 | 51 |
| 1965 | 65 |
| 1966 | 42 |
| 1967 | 52 |
| 1968 | 99 |
| 1969 | 75 |
| 1970 | 87 |
| 1971 | 104 |
| 1972 | 66 |
| 1973 | 322 |
| 1974 | 201 |
| 1975 | 101 |
| 1976 | 99 |
| 1977 | 79 |
| 1978 | 88 |
| 1979 | 68 |
| 1980 | 76 |
| 1981 | 72 |
| 1982 | 77 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 42 |
| 1985 | 43 |
| 1986 | 31 |
| 1987 | 54 |
| 1988 | 36 |
| 1989 | 48 |
| 1990 | 41 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 34 |
| 1993 | 26 |
| 1994 | 36 |
| 1995 | 25 |
| 1996 | 21 |
| 1997 | 24 |
| 1998 | 22 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 31 |
| 2001 | 34 |
| 2002 | 26 |
| 2003 | 38 |
| 2004 | 34 |
| 2005 | 27 |
| 2006 | 25 |
| 2007 | 34 |
| 2008 | 28 |
| 2009 | 26 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 33 |
| 2012 | 28 |
| 2013 | 40 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | 28 |
| 2017 | 50 |
| 2018 | 29 |
| 2019 | 51 |
| 2020 | 62 |
| 2021 | 81 |
| 2022 | 80 |
| 2023 | 74 |
| 2024 | 65 |