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Aleth

Quick answerAleth derives from the Greek word "aletheia" (ἀλήθεια), meaning "truth" or "truthfulness," rooted in the prefix "a-" (not) and "lethe" (forgetfulness).

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,985
TrendStable
Peak year1953
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureChristian European
ReligionChristianity
Numerology1 Chaldean 9
Global rank#5,985

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Aleth

Aleth derives from the Greek word "aletheia" (ἀλήθεια), meaning "truth" or "truthfulness," rooted in the prefix "a-" (not) and "lethe" (forgetfulness).

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Etymology

Aleth derives from the Greek word "aletheia" (ἀλήθεια), meaning "truth" or "truthfulness," rooted in the prefix "a-" (not) and "lethe" (forgetfulness). The name is primarily used in Christian contexts, particularly among Greek and French-speaking populations, with historical prominence in early Christian theology and philosophy where aletheia held spiritual significance.

Aleth currently ranks #5,985 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1953.

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