US Popularity:6210
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Heat; Violet
Rose and Lily are sweet as honey, but have you met Ianthia? This Greek name for baby girls derives from Ianthe, meaning "heat" or "violet." Baby can draw flower power from the violet, as it symbolizes modesty, humility, and spiritual passion. Ianthia also has mythological roots in a feisty water nymph. This daughter of Titan Oceanus was one of three thousand to protect the earth's fresh water. Ianthia is an edgier alternative for your future flower child!

Ianthia Name Popularity Data

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
1952
#8176
in 1952
+ 788
from 1927
In comparison to the previous year's data
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