Aletha
Aletha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Aletha
- A female given name.
Etymology
Derived from Ancient Greek ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia), meaning "truth", "speaker of truth, one who speaks truth".
How popular is Aletha?
Since 1880, 6,948 girls in the U.S. have been named Aletha. Its highest rank for girls was #600 in 1904. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
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Sibling name ideas for Aletha
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Aletha FAQ
What does the name Aletha mean?
A female given name. Derived from Ancient Greek ἀλήθεια (alḗtheia), meaning "truth", "speaker of truth, one who speaks truth".
How popular is the name Aletha?
Since 1880, 6,948 girls in the U.S. have been named Aletha. Its highest rank for girls was #600 in 1904. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Aletha a boy or girl name?
Aletha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 6,948 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.