Girl · #9,237 in 2026

Areatha

Name: Popularity of the name Areatha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Areatha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

In Greek mythology, Ariadne was a Cretan princess, the daughter of King Minos of Crete. There are variations of Ariadne's myth, but she is known for helping Theseus escape from the Minotaur and being abandoned by him on the island of Naxos. There, Dionysus saw Ariadne sleeping, fell in love with her, and later married her.

Current Rank

#9,237

Peak Rank

#2,018 (1925)

Total Babies

382

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1913

First Year

1982

Last Year

1925

Peak Year

#2018

Peak Rank

382

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Areatha

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0). Read more →

Etymology

Bacchus and Ariadne by Titian : Dionysus discovers Ariadne on the shore of Naxos . The painting also depicts the constellation named after Ariadne . Greek lexicographers in the Hellenistic period claimed that Ariadne is derived from the ancient Cretan dialectical elements ari (ἀρι-) "most" (which is an intensive prefix) and adnós (ἀδνός) "holy". Conversely, Stylianos Alexiou has argued that despite the belief being that Ariadne's name is of Indo-European origin, it is actually pre-Greek . Linguist Robert S. P. Beekes has also supported Ariadne having a pre-Greek origin; specifically being Mino

The Story of Areatha

Areatha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1913, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1925, when 19 Areathas were born — ranking #2,018 that year. As of 2026, Areatha ranks #9,237 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 382 Areathas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Areatha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Areatha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Areatha

What does the name Areatha mean?

How popular is Areatha in 2026?

In 2026, Areatha ranks #9,237 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Areatha most popular?

Areatha reached its peak popularity in 1925, ranking #2,018 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Areatha most popular?

Areatha has historically been most popular in Georgia, Illinois. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Areatha.

Is Areatha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Areatha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Areatha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Areatha include Mattye, Armilda, Dasie. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Areatha

Areatha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1913 and has accumulated 382 births in the dataset. Areatha's peak popularity came in 1925 when it ranked #2,018. Use the chart and map above to compare Areatha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.