What origin is the name Amalthea?

Amalthea comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Amalthea a popular name?

Amalthea is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Amalthea?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Amalthea — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Amalthea

Q: Is Amalthea a rare name?

Yes. Amalthea does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Amalthea

Amalthea

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Amalthea is a greek girl's name meaning "A Greek name referring to the mythological figure who served as a foster mother and nursed the infant Zeus.".

The meaning of Amalthea is "A Greek name referring to the mythological figure who served as a foster mother and nursed the infant Zeus." — a girl name of greek origin. At 8 letters it is a longer name, which leaves room for a nickname. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

A Greek name referring to the mythological figure who served as a foster mother and nursed the infant Zeus.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Amalthea

Very rare in US records

What does Amalthea mean?

Amalthea is a girl name of greek origin meaning "A Greek name referring to the mythological figure who served as a foster mother and nursed the infant Zeus.".