Aletha
Aletha is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Truth or truthful.
Origin and history
Aletha is a given name derived from the Greek word for truth. Popularity peaked in the early-to-mid 20th century in the United States, and it remains a relatively rare vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
6,948 babies in the United States have been named Aletha since 1880. It ranks #2031 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2070.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.1 %)
- MI (9.9 %)
- CA (8.1 %)
- NY (7.8 %)
- IL (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 74 |
| 1890-1900 | 160 |
| 1900-1910 | 276 |
| 1910-1920 | 819 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,131 |
| 1930-1940 | 686 |
| 1940-1950 | 592 |
| 1950-1960 | 879 |
| 1960-1970 | 867 |
| 1970-1980 | 680 |
| 1980-1990 | 380 |
| 1990-2000 | 186 |
| 2000-2010 | 128 |
| 2010-2019 | 59 |
| 2020-2029 | 31 |
Famous people named Aletha
- Aletha Hayman: Artist, Theater Producer
Nicknames
Letha, Allie, Leth
Fun facts
- It shares its etymological root with the Greek goddess and personification of truth, Aletheia.
- Aletha was most commonly given in the U.S. during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.