Holding steady.
Popularity of Alithia since 1968
Babies named Alithia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 69 |
| 2020s | 5 |
Meaning & origin
Alithia, a variant of the Greek Aletheia, embodies the concept of truth. First recorded in the United States in 1968, the name peaked in usage in 2012, though it has never entered the top 1000. Its trajectory has remained stable, suggesting a small but consistent niche among parents seeking a distinctive virtue name. While no top states are reported due to its rarity, Alithia aligns with a broader trend of philosophical and Greek-derived names. It offers a subtle alternative to more common names like Sophia or Victoria, with a meaning that carries depth and history.
Alithia is a variant spelling of Aletheia, the Greek word for truth. In ancient Greek philosophy, aletheia signified a state of disclosure or unconcealedness. The name has been used sparingly in English-speaking countries, often as a learned or virtue name, and saw a small uptick in the United States starting in the late 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ali, Thea, Lia
Sibling names for Alithia
Names that share Alithia's style, for a brother or sister.
