Ianthe
Pronunciation: [ ee-AHNTH-ay ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ianthe first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 32 babies have been named Ianthe in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ianthe is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #23,998 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #23,998
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Ianthe
Ianthe is a girl name .
Ianthe is currently ranked #23,998 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Ianthe include Ian, Iant, Ianty, Iantie, Iay, Iaie, and Iankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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