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Aether

♂ Boy

Pronounced EE-ther /ˈi.θər/Medium

Meaning: From Greek aither, 'the upper air; the bright, pure sky' — also Aether, the primordial Greek god of light and the upper air; a word/mythology-name; we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: The upper air; the bright sky: Aether is Greek. Bold, celestial, and warm (said 'EE-ther').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom Greek aither, 'the upper air; the bright, pure sky' — also Aether, the primordial Greek god of light and the upper air; a word/mythology-name; we note the deity
U.S. rank (2025)#10725 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420172025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aether comes from Greek aither, 'the upper air; the bright, pure sky' — also Aether, the primordial Greek god of light and the upper air (a word/mythology-name; we note the deity). A bold, celestial name (said 'EE-ther').

In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, the-upper-air at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Aether means 'the upper air; the bright, pure sky' in Greek — also Aether, the primordial god of light and the upper air — a bold, celestial word/mythology-name (we note the deity; said 'EE-ther').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Aether — deity noted

Variations

EtherAither

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aether mean?

Aether is Greek for 'the upper air; the bright sky' — also the primordial god Aether. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Aether?

It's said EE-ther /ˈi.θər/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aether a boy or girl name?

Aether is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Aether?

Aether is a very rare name in the U.S.

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