The baby name Alathea is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-LEE-thee-uh,al-uh-THEE-uh.
Alathea is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Alathea is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-LEE-thee-uh,al-uh-THEE-uh.
Alathea is Greek in Origin.
Alathea is an English variant of Alethea, taken from Greek aletheia, meaning “truth,” formed from a- “not” + lethe “forgetfulness, concealment,” yielding the idea of “unconcealed truth.” The name entered English in the 17th century amid the vogue for virtue names favored by Puritans and the aristocracy; the prominence of Alethea Howard, Countess of Arundel, helped fix the name in use, with Alathea appearing as an occasional spelling alongside Alethea.
Usage has stayed modest but steady, with revivals in the 19th and 21st centuries. Closely related spellings include Alethea, Alithea, Aletha, and Alethia; nicknames Thea, Lettie, Letha, and Allie are common. Though often confused with Althea (a separate Greek name meaning “healing”), Alathea preserves the “truth” sense. Pronunciations vary: uh-LEE-thee-uh or uh-LAY-thee-uh are standard for Alethea, while Alathea may invite uh-luh-THEE-uh. The name blends classical roots with quiet virtue.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JM | Girls | 0 | #278 | 1 | 7,507 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #560 | 1 | 11,671 |
| United States | Girls | 2023 | #908 | 7 | 8,600 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Alathea is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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