Girl · #10,274 in 2026

Iantha

Ionopsis is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains 6 currently accepted species, native to Latin America, the West Indies, and Florida.Ionopsis burchellii Rchb.f. - Brazil Ionopsis minutiflora (Dodson & N.H.Williams) Pupulin - Ecuador Ionopsis papillosa Pupulin - Ecuador Ionopsis satyrioides (Sw.) Rchb.f.

Current Rank
#10,274
Peak Rank
#1,964 (1915)
Total Babies
511
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1906
First Year
1983
Last Year
1915
Peak Year
#1964
Peak Rank
511
Total Count
56
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Iantha

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

Ionopsis is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains 6 currently accepted species, native to Latin America, the West Indies, and Florida.Ionopsis burchellii Rchb.f. - Brazil Ionopsis minutiflora (Dodson & N.H.Williams) Pupulin - Ecuador Ionopsis papillosa Pupulin - Ecuador Ionopsis satyrioides (Sw.) Rchb.f.

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The Story of Iantha

Iantha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1906, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1915, when 16 Ianthas were born — ranking #1,964 that year. As of 2026, Iantha ranks #10,274 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 511 Ianthas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Iantha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Iantha 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 Iantha

What does the name Iantha mean?
Ionopsis is a genus of flowering plants from the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It contains 6 currently accepted species, native to Latin America, the West Indies, and Florida.Ionopsis burchellii Rchb.f. - Brazil Ionopsis minutiflora (Dodson & N.H.Williams) Pupulin - Ecuador Ionopsis papillosa Pupulin - Ecuador Ionopsis satyrioides (Sw.) Rchb.f.
How popular is Iantha in 2026?
In 2026, Iantha ranks #10,274 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Iantha most popular?
Iantha reached its peak popularity in 1915, ranking #1,964 that year with 16 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Iantha most popular?
Iantha has historically been most popular in Maryland, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Iantha.
Is Iantha a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Iantha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Iantha?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iantha include Savilla, Mazzie, Dera. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Iantha

Iantha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1906 and has accumulated 511 births in the dataset. Iantha's peak popularity came in 1915 when it ranked #1,964. Use the chart and map above to compare Iantha'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.