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Aletheia

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Pronounced al-EHT-haya /æl.ˈɛt.heɪæ/Medium

Meaning: TruthMedium

In 30 seconds: Aletheia is a girl's name from Ancient Greek meaning 'truth'.
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Origin MediumAncient Greek, Greek Mythology
MeaningTruth
U.S. rank (2024)#2963 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births55 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 830

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019732024

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

History & Origin

Aletheia comes straight from the Ancient Greek word for 'truth'. In Greek thought it named the very concept of truth, which gives the name a weighty, philosophical background unusual among girls' names.

It's a long, deliberate name to say, and its classical roots give it a scholarly, old-world dignity that sets it apart from shorter virtue names.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Aletheia is 'truth', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Aletheia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Aletheia…

Alethea— A simpler spelling of the same Greek 'truth' name.
Verity— An English virtue name that also means 'truth', like Aletheia.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Aletheia mean?

Aletheia is usually explained as meaning 'truth' and is most often linked with Ancient Greek tradition.

How do you pronounce Aletheia?

It's commonly said al-EHT-haya /æl.ˈɛt.heɪæ/.

Is Aletheia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Aletheia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Aletheia?

In 2024, Aletheia ranked #2963 in the U.S. for girls, with 55 births recorded.