Aletha: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ahl-ehth-ah
Origin: United States
gender-female

Emmy Samtani

Emmy Samtani

Emmy is the founder of Kiindred and mother to 3 little ones. Over the last 4 years, she has worked with some of the most credible experts in the parenting space and is a keen contributor on all things parenthood.
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North America
Meaning: A modern spelling of Alethea, meaning "truth."

Aletha is a feminine name derived from the Greek word "aletheia," meaning "truth." This name reflects the importance of honesty and integrity in ancient Greek philosophy. The name Alethea began to be used in the 1500s, likely introduced by the Puritans who favored virtue names. Over time, Aletha has maintained its significance as a symbol of truth and moral integrity. Despite not being in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts, Aletha remains a meaningful and timeless choice for parents.

Aletha Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Aletha is currently #19350 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Aletha is currently #11065 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Aletha is currently #9820 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Aletha is currently #5589 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

Popularity Trend Chart

Baby Names A-Z

Wikipedia, NSW Births Deaths and Marriages, QLD Registry of Births, Deaths & Marriages, WA Registry of Births, SA Registry of Births, VIC Registry of Births, Social Security Administration

arrow-icon Aletha
arrow-icon