Amalthiah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Amalthiah

What is the meaning of the name Amalthiah ?

The baby name Amalthiah is a Male name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced uh-MAL-thee-uh (əˌmælˈθi.ə).

Amalthiah is Hebrew in Origin.

Amalthiah is a modern elaboration of Amalthea (Greek Amaltheia), the nurturing figure in Greek myth who suckled the infant Zeus, depicted either as a divine goat or a nymph. The name is often linked to Greek malthakos “tender, gentle,” paired with thea “goddess,” yielding an evocative sense of “gentle goddess” or “nurturing abundance.” Through the myth’s cornucopia motif, it also suggests plenty and protection.

While Amalthea appears in Renaissance literature, astronomy (Jupiter’s moon Amalthea and asteroid 113 Amalthea), and occasional European given-name use, Amalthiah emerges as a later English reshaping, likely influenced by the biblical -iah ending. Usage is rare and modern. Variants and cognates include Amalthea, Amaltheia, Amalthia, Amalthée (French), Amaltea (Italian/Spanish/Polish), and Amalteja (Latvian). Possible nicknames are Thea, Tia, Ally, Ama, or Mali. Related forms with a similar sound or feel include Amalia and Althea.

⚙ Amalthiah does not appear in any of the birth registries or name datasets we track. This usually means it's either extremely rare, a regional/traditional name not captured by official statistics, or a brand-new coinage. Use it knowing your child will almost certainly be the only one in the room.