Arthenia is a unique and distinctive given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'artus', meaning 'joint' or 'knot'. It was popularized during the late 19th to early 20th centuries in the United States. The name Arthenia is often associated with strength, creativity, and individuality due to its rarity. It consists of four syllables: Ar-the-nee-ah. As a unisex name, Arthenia can be used for both males and females, although it is more commonly found among females in records. Despite its Latin origin, Arthenia does not have any specific associated meanings or attributes beyond its literal translation.
The name Arthenia experienced varied popularity over the decades with peaks in 1919 and 1956, both seeing 7 births, while other years had fewer occurrences ranging from 5 to 6 births each. Altogether, there were 35 babies named Arthenia born between 1919 and 1956.