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Alethia

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Pronounced ah-LEE-thee-ah /ɑˈli.θi.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Alethea/Aletheia — from the Greek aletheia, 'truth' (Aletheia, the personified goddess of truth); we note the personified virtueLow

In 30 seconds: Truth: Alethia is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-LEE-thee-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form/spelling of Alethea/Aletheia — from the Greek aletheia, 'truth' (Aletheia, the personified goddess of truth); we note the personified virtue
U.S. rank (2024)#8941 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1973
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,512

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197318942024

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

Alethia is a form/spelling of Alethea/Aletheia — from the Greek aletheia, 'truth' (Aletheia, the personified goddess of truth; we note the personified virtue). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-LEE-thee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Alethea. Rare, truth at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Aletheia means 'truth' in Greek (the personified goddess of truth) — Alethia is a form, lyrical and classic (we note the personified virtue; said 'ah-LEE-thee-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Alethea — Greek 'truth'

Variations

AletheaAletheiaAlithia

Nicknames

Lethia

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If you like Alethia…

Alethea— the standard spelling
Althea— a kin Al- Greek girls' name
Aletta— a sound-neighbor Al- girls' name
Alexia— a fellow Greek choice
Azelia— shares Alethia's Greek roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alethia mean?

Alethia is Greek for 'truth' (Aletheia, the personified goddess of truth). We note the personified virtue.

How do you pronounce Alethia?

It's said ah-LEE-thee-ah /ɑˈli.θi.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alethia a boy or girl name?

Alethia is a girl's name.

How popular is Alethia?

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

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