girl's name
Altheia
al-THEE-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 72
Altheia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1981 it was given to 5 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 1965, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1951.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Altheia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1950s to 1980s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 34 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
How Popular Is Altheia?
In 1981, Altheia was given to 5 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 Altheia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Altheia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Altheia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Altheia
- English al-THEE-uh
Sibling Names for Altheia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Altheia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Altheia
How popular is the name Altheia?
In 1981, Altheia was given to 5 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 Altheia a girl's or a boy's name?
Altheia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Altheia?
Altheia has 3 syllables.
When was Altheia most popular?
Altheia peaked in 1965, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.