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Aletha

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Pronounced uh-LEE-thah /əˈliː.θə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek aletheia, 'truth' — the source of Alethea/Aletha. A vintage virtue name meaning honesty and what is real.Low

In 30 seconds: A vintage Greek virtue name: Aletha means 'truth' (said 'uh-LEE-thah'). Honest and timeless.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek aletheia, 'truth' — the source of Alethea/Aletha. A vintage virtue name meaning honesty and what is real.
U.S. rank (2024)#11115 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1923
Total births (all-time)≈ 6,948

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192318812024

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

Aletha is a form of Alethea, from the Greek aletheia, 'truth.' A vintage virtue name, it reads honest and timeless — rare in the U.S. today (said 'uh-LEE-thah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., a quiet vintage revival. Rare, truthful, and timeless.

Did you know? Aletha comes from the Greek aletheia, 'truth' — a graceful vintage virtue name that honors honesty and what is real (said 'uh-LEE-thah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Aletha — Greek aletheia 'truth'; Alethea form

Variations

AletheaAletheiaAletta

Nicknames

AllieLee

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Alethea— the fuller form of the name
Althea— a near-rhyme vintage name
Verity— a like 'truth' virtue name
Elaysha— shares the -ha ending
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aletha mean?

Aletha is Greek for 'truth,' from aletheia — the root of Alethea.

How do you pronounce Aletha?

It's said uh-LEE-thah /əˈliː.θə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aletha a boy or girl name?

Aletha is a girl's name.

How popular is Aletha?

Aletha is a rare name in the U.S.

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