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Ethereal

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Pronounced ih-THEER-ee-ul /ɪˈθɪər.i.əl/Medium

Meaning: A word name from 'ethereal' ('delicate, light, heavenly'), ultimately from Greek aither ('upper air, sky'). Used rarely as a modern given name; we note the word origin.Low

In 30 seconds: A dreamy word name: Ethereal means 'delicate, airy, heavenly' (said 'ih-THEER-ee-ul'). Rare and airy.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Greek
MeaningA word name from 'ethereal' ('delicate, light, heavenly'), ultimately from Greek aither ('upper air, sky'). Used rarely as a modern given name; we note the word origin.
U.S. rank (2024)#12534 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 22

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420192024

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

Ethereal is a word name meaning 'delicate, airy, heavenly,' rooted in Greek 'upper air.' As a girl's name it is very rare and gossamer in feel (said 'ih-THEER-ee-ul'). Dreamy and light.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, word-name, and airy.

Did you know? Ethereal, from Greek aither ('upper air'), means 'delicate, heavenly' — carried, rarely, as a wispy modern given name, which we note.
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Ethereal — Word name; Greek aither; 'delicate, airy, heavenly'

Variations

EthereaEtherealleAetheria

Nicknames

EthieRea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ethereal mean?

Ethereal means 'delicate, airy, heavenly,' from Greek aither ('upper air').

How do you pronounce Ethereal?

It's said ih-THEER-ee-ul /ɪˈθɪər.i.əl/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ethereal a boy or girl name?

Ethereal is used here as a girl's name; as a word name it can suit any child.

How popular is Ethereal?

Ethereal is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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