NAME PROFILE
Alpheus
Derived from the Latin root meaning 'great' or 'mother' and often associated with the Basque form of Maria, signifying 'beloved.' It describes a person with a nurturing spirit, an optimistic outlook on life, and a graceful presence that inspires those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 770 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 1914 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1914 |
| Most recent | 1919 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Basque, Greek, Latin, Portuguese |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Name Traits & Attributes
🏛️ Vintage Heritage
Top States
PA — 67%VA — 33%AK — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Maiana Bidegain (Filmmaker, 'Secretos de lucha') · Maiana de Oliveira (Classical Violinist, 'Maiana Quartet') · Maiana Zatz (Renowned Molecular Biologist and Geneticist) · Maiana von Lieres (Contemporary Artist and Performance Poet) · Maiana Nogueira (Interior Designer and Lifestyle Expert)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MaiAnaMaiaNana
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