Amalthea vs Lys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amalthea

Girl #25,573 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"tender goddess, nourishing one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,573
Total SSA Count: 6
Syllables: 4
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Thea, Amy, Mala

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Maisynn Beimnet Espn Solveigh

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Lys

Girl #25,410 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #25,410
Total SSA Count: 6

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Popularity Comparison

Amalthea Rank #25,573

Lys Rank #25,410

Lys is more popular, ranked #25410 vs #25573 for Amalthea.

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Middle Name Pairings

Amalthea ___

Amalthea Rose
Amalthea Grace
Amalthea Jane
Amalthea Claire
Amalthea Wren
Amalthea Faye

Lys ___

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalthea or Lys more popular?

Lys is more popular, ranked #25410 compared to Amalthea at #25573 in the United States.

What do Amalthea and Lys mean?

Amalthea means "tender goddess, nourishing one" (Greek origin).

Are Amalthea and Lys boy or girl names?

Amalthea is primarily a girl name. Lys is primarily a girl name.

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