girl's name
Alithea
al-ih-THEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 95
Alithea is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in 2012, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1973.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Alithea Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 44 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 7 |
How Popular Is Alithea?
In 2024, Alithea was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Where Alithea Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Alithea
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Alithea Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Alithea over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Alithea
- English al-ih-THEE-uh
Sibling Names for Alithea
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Alithea — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Alithea
How popular is the name Alithea?
In 2024, Alithea was given to 7 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
Is Alithea a girl's or a boy's name?
Alithea is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Alithea?
Alithea has 4 syllables.
When was Alithea most popular?
Alithea peaked in 2012, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Alithea a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Alithea currently ranks #6,916 in the United States. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.