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Anthia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anthia

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The baby name Anthia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AN-thee-uh (IPA: /ˈænθiə/ or /ænˈθiːə/).

Anthia is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: AN-thee-uh (IPA: /ˈænθiə/ or /ænˈθiːə/)

What is the meaning of the name Anthia ?

The baby name Anthia is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced AN-thee-uh (IPA: /ˈænθiə/ or /ænˈθiːə/).

Anthia is Greek in Origin.

Anthia is a feminine Greek name from anthos “flower, blossom,” with the feminine suffix -ia, conveying “blooming,” “flowery,” and “in full blossom.” In Greek myth, the related Antheia/Anthea was an epithet of Hera and Aphrodite and a name for minor floral deities, reinforcing links to springtime.

As a personal name, Anthia appears in modern Greek and entered English naming in the 18th–19th centuries amid classical revivals and botanical fashions. It remains uncommon in the Anglophone world, a rarer alternative to Anthea. Variants and cognates include Antheia (classical), Anthea (English), Anthi and Anthoula (Greek), plus pet forms Thia, Thea, or Annie. All forms share the floral root and a graceful, nature-forward meaning. The name aligns with contemporary nature-leaning trends while retaining classical polish. Usage clusters appear in Greece, Cyprus, and among diaspora communities.

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Anthia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BI Girls 0 #33 1 726
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
CY 0 #58 3 1,632
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
CY Girls 0 #105 17 3,755
MT Girls 0 #153 1 3,773
GR Girls 0 #232 11 6,293
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
GH 0 #248 1 5,396
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
JM Girls 0 #274 5 7,507
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
GH Girls 0 #337 1 6,973
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
France Girls 1991 #374 3 1,983
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
ZA 0 #470 5 14,421
CM Girls 0 #560 1 11,671
CR Girls 0 #573 1 11,342
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
SG Girls 0 #630 3 18,916
HK Girls 0 #646 5 16,104
NG Girls 0 #825 2 15,093
United States Girls 2002 #885 5 9,522
CL Girls 0 #915 1 14,098
PE Girls 0 #1,009 2 14,861
ZA Girls 0 #1,034 108 25,928
MY Girls 0 #1,071 2 24,821
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
MX Girls 0 #1,265 3 17,781

Anthia is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:

France
AE
BD
BI
CL

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People also ask about Anthia

Anthia is predominantly a girl's name.
Anthia is a 3 syllable name, pronounced AN-thee-uh (IPA: /ˈænθiə/ or /ænˈθiːə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Antheia, Anthea, Anthi, Antia, Antea and Anthya.
Across languages, Anthia has these equivalents: Flora (Latin), Fleur (French), Zahra (Arabic), Hana (Japanese/Slavic/Arabic), Chloe (Greek, "blooming"), and 1 more.
Yes — Anthia ranked #374 in France in 1991, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries.
Anthia ranks highest in France (#374 in 1991).