Girl Name · Greek Origin
Alethea
Alethea — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Truth", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Althea is on your shortlist, Alethea belongs in the same conversation.
Alethea meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Truth
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Alethea to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Alethea as A·L·E·T·H·E·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Alethea is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Alethea variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Aletheaa, Aletheae, Aletheay, Alethe.
- Nicknames: Alet and A.
- Middle names: Pair Alethea with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Alethea middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Althea, Alethia, Aleatha, Aletha, Aleta — full picks on the sibling names for Alethea guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Alethea? Browse our names like Alethea guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Alethea
What does the name Alethea mean?
Alethea means "Truth" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Alethea?
Alethea originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Alethea?
Alethea has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Alethea a boy's or girl's name?
Alethea is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Alethea in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Alethea sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Alethea?
Names that share Alethea's sound and style include Althea, Alethia, Aleatha, Aletha, Aleta.
What middle names pair well with Alethea?
Good middle-name fits for Alethea pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Alethea is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Alethea is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Alethea?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Alethea share its rhythm without rhyming — Althea, Alethia, Aleatha all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.