Holding steady.
Popularity of Antha since 1888
Babies named Antha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Antha's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 64 |
| 1920s | 96 |
| 1930s | 47 |
| 1940s | 59 |
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Antha is a rare name that appeared in U.S. records as early as 1888, with its peak usage in 1889 during the 1880s. It has not ranked among the top 1,000 names in recent decades and shows a stable trajectory. The name's exact meaning is uncertain, though it may be related to Anthea, a Greek name meaning 'flower'. Antha saw limited use and has no recorded top states or prominent bearers. Its obscurity gives it a vintage, distinctive quality for parents seeking a name with historical roots but little modern usage.
The name Antha is likely a variant or diminutive of Anthea, which derives from the Greek word 'anthos', meaning 'flower'. It was used in English-speaking countries in the 19th century, but its exact origin remains unclear due to sparse historical records.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Anthea
Sibling names for Antha
Names that share Antha's style, for a brother or sister.
