girl's name
Ianthe
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 123
Ianthe is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2011 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 US data.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 8 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Ianthe over time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, still in progress — it covers 2020 to 2021, not a full ten years.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 36 |
| 2020s (to 2021) | 3 |
How popular is Ianthe?
In 2021, Ianthe was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Where Ianthe is used
Figures for England and Wales withhold any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names that peaked alongside Ianthe
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents who like Ianthe also like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ianthe over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
Sibling names for Ianthe
Names from the same era that won't rhyme or share an initial with Ianthe — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common questions about Ianthe
How popular is the name Ianthe?
In 2021, Ianthe was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published US data.
Is Ianthe a girl's or a boy's name?
Ianthe is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ianthe?
Ianthe has 3 syllables.
When was Ianthe most popular?
Ianthe peaked in 2008, when 8 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.