Alethia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationuh-LEE-thee-uh / əˈliːθiəGreek; Hebrew
Meaning
Greek: truth; Hebrew: God is my light
Historical & Cultural Background
Alethia is derived from the Greek word 'aletheia,' meaning truth. It has been used in various cultures, including Hebrew, where it conveys a spiritual significance. The name has seen varying levels of popularity throughout history, often associated with philosophical and religious contexts. In modern times, it is considered a unique and meaningful choice for girls.
Trend Summary
Alethia remains a relatively uncommon name in the U.S., with a steady but low level of popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Alethya
- Alethea
International Variants
- Aletheia (Greek)
- Alethia (English)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Alethia was first seen in the United States in 1894. Alethia has ranked as high as #999 nationally, which occurred in 1973, and has been most popular in South Carolina, Georgia, New York, North Carolina, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Alethia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Alethia (1983)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1894 | 5 |
| 1896 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 12 |
| 1902 | 5 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 7 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 8 |
| 1908 | 12 |
| 1909 | 12 |
| 1910 | 11 |
| 1911 | 12 |
| 1912 | 16 |
| 1913 | 13 |
| 1914 | 13 |
| 1915 | 19 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 17 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 20 |
| 1920 | 15 |
| 1921 | 25 |
| 1922 | 25 |
| 1923 | 25 |
| 1924 | 22 |
| 1925 | 19 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 21 |
| 1928 | 30 |
| 1929 | 13 |
| 1930 | 32 |
| 1931 | 17 |
| 1932 | 15 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 12 |
| 1935 | 15 |
| 1936 | 16 |
| 1937 | 16 |
| 1938 | 22 |
| 1939 | 20 |
| 1940 | 14 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 13 |
| 1943 | 20 |
| 1944 | 19 |
| 1945 | 10 |
| 1946 | 20 |
| 1947 | 22 |
| 1948 | 19 |
| 1949 | 12 |
| 1950 | 31 |
| 1951 | 26 |
| 1952 | 26 |
| 1953 | 25 |
| 1954 | 34 |
| 1955 | 13 |
| 1956 | 24 |
| 1957 | 21 |
| 1958 | 15 |
| 1959 | 22 |
| 1960 | 20 |
| 1961 | 27 |
| 1962 | 31 |
| 1963 | 34 |
| 1964 | 31 |
| 1965 | 28 |
| 1966 | 20 |
| 1967 | 34 |
| 1968 | 56 |
| 1969 | 31 |
| 1970 | 40 |
| 1971 | 29 |
| 1972 | 27 |
| 1973 | 74 |
| 1974 | 46 |
| 1975 | 22 |
| 1976 | 29 |
| 1977 | 25 |
| 1978 | 32 |
| 1979 | 25 |
| 1980 | 21 |
| 1981 | 30 |
| 1982 | 31 |
| 1983 | 21 |
| 1984 | 23 |
| 1985 | 18 |
| 1986 | 23 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 20 |
| 1989 | 24 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 15 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 17 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 23 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 17 |
| 2002 | 12 |
| 2003 | 12 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 21 |
| 2008 | 17 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 29 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 17 |
| 2016 | 18 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 17 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 15 |
| 2021 | 19 |
| 2022 | 15 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2024 | 11 |