girl's name
Altha
AL-thuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 3,386
Altha is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1976 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1916, when 103 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Altha Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 165 |
| 1890s | 282 |
| 1900s | 331 |
| 1910s | 743 |
| 1920s | 829 |
| 1930s | 459 |
| 1940s | 287 |
| 1950s | 184 |
| 1960s | 86 |
| 1970s | 20 |
How Popular Is Altha?
In 1976, Altha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
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 Altha
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Altha Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Altha over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Altha
- English AL-thuh
Sibling Names for Altha
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Altha — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Altha
How popular is the name Altha?
In 1976, Altha was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Altha a girl's or a boy's name?
Altha is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Altha?
Altha has 2 syllables.
When was Altha most popular?
Altha peaked in 1916, when 103 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.