Alethia
Alethia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Truth or truthfulness.
Origin and history
Alethia is a feminine given name derived from the Greek word for truth. While relatively rare in the United States, it has enjoyed steady niche usage throughout the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. It offers a classic classical etymology with a melodic sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,521 babies in the United States have been named Alethia since 1880. It ranks #3520 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2016.
States where it is most popular
- SC (49.7 %)
- GA (22.5 %)
- NY (9.2 %)
- NC (6 %)
- TX (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 75 |
| 1910-1920 | 158 |
| 1920-1930 | 218 |
| 1930-1940 | 177 |
| 1940-1950 | 167 |
| 1950-1960 | 237 |
| 1960-1970 | 312 |
| 1970-1980 | 349 |
| 1980-1990 | 232 |
| 1990-2000 | 155 |
| 2000-2010 | 165 |
| 2010-2019 | 169 |
| 2020-2029 | 85 |
Nicknames
Allie, Thea, Lethia
Fun facts
- The name stems directly from the ancient Greek concept of Aletheia, meaning disclosure or truth.
- Alethia has appeared regularly in official U.S. birth records since tracking began in 1880.