girl's name
Altheria
al-THEER-ee-uh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 4
- Letters 8
- Births on record 61
Altheria is a girl's name with 4 syllables. In 1966 it was given to 7 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 1952, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1948.
- 4 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Altheria Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 7 |
| 1950s | 42 |
| 1960s | 12 |
How Popular Is Altheria?
In 1966, Altheria was given to 7 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 Altheria
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Altheria Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Altheria over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Altheria
- English al-THEER-ee-uh
Sibling Names for Altheria
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Altheria — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Altheria
How popular is the name Altheria?
In 1966, Altheria was given to 7 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 Altheria a girl's or a boy's name?
Altheria is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Altheria?
Altheria has 4 syllables.
When was Altheria most popular?
Altheria peaked in 1952, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.