Girl · #4,218 in 2026

Clytia

In Greek mythology, the name Clytie or Clytia may refer to:Clytie (Oceanid), known for her unrequited love for Helios. Out of jealousy, Clytie arranged the death of Leucothoe, Helios' lover. Clytie, daughter of Pandareus and sister of Cameiro. Cameiro and Clytie lost their parents to the wrath of gods and were reared by Aphrodite.

  • Greek Mythology
Current Rank
#4,218
Peak Rank
#4,218 (1933)
Total Babies
5
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1933
First Year
1933
Last Year
1933
Peak Year
#4218
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Clytia

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

In Greek mythology, the name Clytie or Clytia may refer to:Clytie (Oceanid), known for her unrequited love for Helios. Out of jealousy, Clytie arranged the death of Leucothoe, Helios' lover. Clytie, daughter of Pandareus and sister of Cameiro. Cameiro and Clytie lost their parents to the wrath of gods and were reared by Aphrodite.

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Cultural Origins (via Behind the Name)

  • Greek Mythology

The Story of Clytia

Clytia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1933, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1933, when 5 Clytias were born — ranking #4,218 that year. As of 2026, Clytia ranks #4,218 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Clytias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

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Variants & Related Forms of Clytia

Foreign forms, alternate spellings, and nicknames that share roots with Clytia. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Klytië

Names that sound like Clytia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Clytia 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 Clytia

What does the name Clytia mean?
In Greek mythology, the name Clytie or Clytia may refer to:Clytie (Oceanid), known for her unrequited love for Helios. Out of jealousy, Clytie arranged the death of Leucothoe, Helios' lover. Clytie, daughter of Pandareus and sister of Cameiro. Cameiro and Clytie lost their parents to the wrath of gods and were reared by Aphrodite.
What is the origin of the name Clytia?
Clytia has roots in the following cultural and linguistic traditions: Greek Mythology.
How popular is Clytia in 2026?
In 2026, Clytia ranks #4,218 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Clytia most popular?
Clytia reached its peak popularity in 1933, ranking #4,218 that year with 5 babies given the name.
Is Clytia a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Clytia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Clytia?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Clytia include Alphine, Elmae, Ethil. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.
What are nicknames or variants of Clytia?
Common variants and related forms of Clytia include Klytië. These cover foreign-language equivalents, alternate spellings, and short forms.

About the name Clytia

Clytia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1933 and has accumulated 5 births in the dataset. Clytia's peak popularity came in 1933 when it ranked #4,218. Use the chart and map above to compare Clytia'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.