Zanthia
Of Greek origin, meaning "yellow flower" or "golden bloom".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Zanthia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zanthia today is around 58 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zanthia births was 1973 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zanthia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zanthia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1973
7 babies that year
Average age
58
years old
1973 SSA rank
#7,433
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Zanthia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zanthia from the 1950s through to the 1970s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 7 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zanthia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zanthia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zanthia
The name Zanthia is believed to have its origins in ancient Greek culture, with roots dating back to the classical era. It is derived from the Greek word "xanthos," which means "yellow" or "golden," and is often associated with the radiant hue of the sun.
In Greek mythology, Zanthia was the name of a nymph who was closely tied to the natural world and its vibrant colors. She was said to be the daughter of the river god Eridanus and was known for her beauty and connection to the changing seasons.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Zanthia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek poet Pindar, who lived in the 5th century BCE. He mentioned a woman by this name in one of his odes, praising her grace and elegance.
Throughout history, the name Zanthia has been borne by several notable figures. One such individual was Zanthia of Cyzicus, a renowned philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE and was known for her contributions to the study of logic and ethics.
In the 1st century CE, there was a Roman noblewoman named Zanthia Caecilia who was renowned for her philanthropic efforts and her patronage of the arts. She was instrumental in the construction of several public buildings and monuments in ancient Rome.
During the Byzantine era, Zanthia Palaiologina was a prominent figure in the court of the Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos in the 13th century. She was known for her diplomatic skills and played a crucial role in negotiating alliances with other kingdoms.
In the 16th century, Zanthia Valier was a respected Venetian writer and scholar who made significant contributions to the fields of literature and philosophy. Her works were widely read and admired throughout Europe.
Another notable figure bearing the name Zanthia was Zanthia Rivalta, an Italian painter from the 17th century. She was renowned for her stunning portraiture and her ability to capture the essence of her subjects on canvas.
While the name Zanthia may have faded from widespread use in modern times, its rich history and cultural significance remain a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Greek civilization and the enduring beauty of its language and mythology.
People
Zanthia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zanthia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zanthia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zanthia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zanthia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Zanthia a common name?
We classify Zanthia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 12 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zanthia most popular?
The single biggest year for Zanthia was 1973, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zanthia is about 58 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zanthia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zanthia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zanthia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Zanthia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zanthia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zanthia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Zanthia?
Want to know how many people share the name Zanthia? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.