The baby name Alithea is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/əˈliːθiə/', 'respelling': 'uh-LEE-thee-uh'}.
Alithea is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Alithea is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced {'ipa': '/əˈliːθiə/', 'respelling': 'uh-LEE-thee-uh'}.
Alithea is Greek in Origin.
Alithea is an English given name derived from the Greek noun aletheia, meaning "truth," from a- "not" + lethe "forgetfulness/hiddenness," conveying what is unconcealed or genuine. The spelling with i is a modern and less common variant of Alethea; both point to the same classical virtue sense of truthfulness and candor.
The name entered English use in the late 16th and 17th centuries during the humanist fashion for learned and virtue names, and is associated with figures such as Alethea Talbot, Countess of Arundel. It enjoyed modest revivals in the Victorian period’s love of Greek forms and remains uncommon today while feeling accessible. Related forms and variants include Alethea, Alethia, Alitheia (Greek), and the shortened Aletha; nicknames include Thea, Allie/Ali, and Letha or Leta. Overall, Alithea carries a poised, luminous sense of sincerity and truth.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #631 | 2 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #654 | 1 | 13,121 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,014 | 1 | 25,931 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,071 | 2 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,231 | 6 | 25,928 |
Alithea is popular in 8 countries — most recent births per country:
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