GirlGreek origin

Anthea: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A flower maiden, she blooms with eternal springtime.

Origin
Greek
Syllables
3
Current rank
#8935
Peak
#3263 in 1959

Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1932: #444719321960: #336119601970: #542719701980: #452319801990: #470419902000: #596120002005: #894520052010: #1513220102015: #953320152020: #89352020#1#15132

What Anthea Means

Anthea is a girl name of Greek origin. A flower maiden, she blooms with eternal springtime.

How Popular Anthea Is

Anthea currently ranks #8935 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3263 in 1959. It has been easing off its high.

Good to Know About Anthea

  • Anthea is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
  • Anthea is a name with ancient Greek heritage.
  • Part of the charming botanical name trend.

Names Like Anthea

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Sibling Names for Anthea

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Questions About Anthea

What does Anthea mean?

Anthea is a girl name of Greek origin. A flower maiden, she blooms with eternal springtime.

How popular is Anthea?

Anthea currently ranks #8935 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #3263 in 1959. It has been easing off its high.

Where does Anthea come from?

Anthea comes from Greek roots. Anthea is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.

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