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At a Glance: Name: Anthea – Meaning: blossom, flower – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: primarily used for girls
Anthea is an Ancient Greek name meaning "blossom, flower." It's a soft-sounding name with a clear, simple meaning, and it's rarely heard in the U.S., which suits a parent looking for something uncommon.
Meaning & Origin of Anthea
Meaning: Blossom, flower.
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
Popularity of Anthea
Anthea peaked in the U.S. at #3262 in 1959, with 14 babies given the name that year. In 2024 it ranked #9592 with 10 babies, so it has stayed a rare name across the Social Security data from 1932 to 2024.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1932–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Anthea mean?
Blossom, flower. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Anthea)
Is Anthea a popular name right now?
Anthea peaked at #3262 in 1959 and is ranked #9592 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1932–2024.)
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