Alethea Girl

Popularity: #894 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: uh-LEE-thia /əˈliːθiə/

Origin: Greek; English

Meaning: Greek: truth; English: noble

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Alethea has its roots in ancient Greek, derived from the word "aletheia," which translates to "truth" or "truthfulness." This term is composed of the prefix "a-" meaning "not" and "lethe," which refers to forgetfulness or concealment, thus conveying the idea of "not forgetting" or "unconcealed truth." The name entered the English language through Latin, where it was adopted as "Alethea" in the Renaissance period, reflecting a renewed interest in classical antiquity and humanist ideals. Historically, Alethea was used in various contexts, including literature and philosophy, where the concept of truth was of paramount importance.

In the 17th century, the name gained some prominence due to its association with virtue and integrity, aligning with the values of the time. It appears in various literary works, including those influenced by classical themes, and was sometimes used in religious contexts, although it does not have a direct biblical reference like many other names.

The name's philosophical implications were further explored by thinkers in the Enlightenment, who emphasized reason and truth as central tenets of human existence. Culturally, Alethea symbolizes honesty and clarity, resonating with ideals of transparency and authenticity.

The name has been embraced in various artistic expressions, including poetry and prose, where the notion of truth is often explored. Its association with truth has allowed it to endure through the centuries, making it a name that carries significant weight in philosophical and ethical discussions.

A diminutive form, Aletheia, is occasionally used, emphasizing its Greek origins and further connecting it to its foundational meaning.

Famous people named Alethea

In this section, you will find notable people named Alethea. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Alethea who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Alethea who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Alethea Kontis is an author best known for Enchanted, Hero, and The Dark-Hunter Companion.

Alethea McGrath is a writer and poet best known for her contributions to contemporary literature.

Fictional characters named Alethea

The following list of fictional characters named Alethea is a work in progress. If you would like to suggest an additional character, please send us the character's name along with a brief, one-sentence description of what they are best known for.

You may also submit corrections, which we will review and update as quickly as possible.

Alethea is a fictional character from the video game series Fire Emblem. She is a prominent character in Fire Emblem: Three Houses, serving as a key figure in the game's narrative and political intrigue.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Alethea, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AltheaElenaAmaraSeleneIsadoraCassandra

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Alethea. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AltheaAthenaAnastasiaArianaAlyssaElenaLydiaSophia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Alethea was first seen in the United States in 1892.

Alethea has ranked as high as #952 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)

The name Alethea is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Alethea was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Alethea.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 54 54
2024 65 65
2023 74 74
2022 80 80
2021 81 81
2020 62 62
2019 51 51
2018 29 29
2017 50 50
2016 28 28
2015 40 40
2014 36 36
2013 40 40
2012 28 28
2011 33 33
2010 25 25
2009 26 26
2008 28 28
2007 34 34
2006 26 26
2005 27 27
2004 34 34
2003 38 38
2002 26 26
2001 34 34
2000 31 31
1999 23 23
1998 22 22
1997 24 24
1996 21 21
1995 25 25
1994 36 36
1993 26 26
1992 34 34
1991 34 34
1990 41 41
1989 48 48
1988 36 36
1987 54 54
1986 31 31
1985 43 43
1984 42 42
1983 54 54
1982 77 77
1981 72 72
1980 76 76
1979 68 68
1978 88 88
1977 79 79
1976 99 99
1975 101 101
1974 201 201
1973 322 322
1972 66 66
1971 104 104
1970 87 87
1969 75 75
1968 99 99
1967 52 52
1966 42 42
1965 65 65
1964 51 51
1963 67 67
1962 74 74
1961 71 71
1960 84 84
1959 59 59
1958 45 45
1957 46 46
1956 56 56
1955 58 58
1954 47 47
1953 37 37
1952 43 43
1951 39 39
1950 34 34
1949 26 26
1948 26 26
1947 15 15
1946 14 14
1945 12 12
1944 21 21
1943 14 14
1942 20 20
1941 11 11
1940 13 13
1939 10 10
1938 13 13
1937 14 14
1936 11 11
1935 10 10
1934 6 6
1933 19 19
1932 7 7
1931 8 8
1930 10 10
1929 8 8
1928 21 21
1927 11 11
1926 25 25
1925 17 17
1924 26 26
1923 17 17
1922 33 33
1921 23 23
1920 33 33
1919 18 18
1918 15 15
1917 21 21
1916 23 23
1915 22 22
1914 13 13
1913 16 16
1912 10 10
1911 7 7
1910 9 9
1909 7 7
1908 6 6
1907 6 6
1904 6 6
1903 6 6
1902 6 6
1899 5 5
1897 5 5
1896 5 5
1893 5 5
1892 5 5

Top States for Alethea (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 8
32%
FL 7
28%
PA 5
20%
CA 5
20%