Holding steady.
Popularity of Iantha since 1906
Babies named Iantha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Iantha's real moment was 1906.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 19 |
| 1910s | 90 |
| 1920s | 124 |
| 1930s | 63 |
| 1940s | 75 |
| 1950s | 80 |
| 1960s | 25 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Iantha is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1906, its peak year of usage. The name has never entered the top 1000 rankings, with an estimated 1-in-2 million frequency among newborns in recent years. Its trajectory has been stable, driven largely by parents seeking a distinct Greek-derived name with literary echoes. The name Iantha is a likely variant of Ianthe, a name from Greek mythology meaning 'violet flower'. Though its first recorded year was 1906, the name saw negligible use beyond that decade and has remained an obscure choice.
Iantha is likely a variant of Ianthe, a name from Greek mythology borne by an Oceanid or a Cretan woman. Ianthe derives from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet) and 'anthos' (flower). The name saw limited use in English-speaking countries in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, possibly inspired by classical revival trends.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Annie, Ivy, Thia
Variants: Ianthe, Yantha
Sibling names for Iantha
Names that share Iantha's style, for a brother or sister.
