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Anthea

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Pronounced AN-thee-ah /ˈæn.θi.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Greek antheia, 'flowery; blooming' — also an epithet of the goddess Hera; we note the mythic epithetLow

In 30 seconds: Flowery; blossom: Anthea is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'AN-thee-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek antheia, 'flowery; blooming' — also an epithet of the goddess Hera; we note the mythic epithet
U.S. rank (2024)#9592 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 830

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019322024

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

Anthea comes from the Greek antheia, 'flowery; blooming' — also an epithet of the goddess Hera (we note the mythic epithet). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AN-thee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a classic Greek name. Rare, flowery-and-blossom at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Anthea means 'flowery; blooming' in Greek (also an epithet of Hera) — a lyrical, blossoming name (we note the mythic epithet; said 'AN-thee-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Anthea — Greek; mythic epithet

Variations

AnthiaAntheiaAnthaea

Nicknames

Anth

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anthea mean?

Anthea is Greek for 'flowery; blooming' — also an epithet of the goddess Hera. We note the mythic epithet.

How do you pronounce Anthea?

It's said AN-thee-ah /ˈæn.θi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anthea a boy or girl name?

Anthea is a girl's name.

How popular is Anthea?

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

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