Althea
Althea: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæl.θi.ə/ · /ælˈθiː.ə/
Meaning and origin of Althea
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Althaia or Althaea of Greek mythology, from Ancient Greek Ἀλθαία (Althaía).
How popular is Althea?
Since 1880, 17,980 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Althea (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #356 in 1920. Its highest rank for boys was #4366 in 1924. In 2025, 171 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Althea FAQ
What does the name Althea mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Althaia or Althaea of Greek mythology, from Ancient Greek Ἀλθαία (Althaía).
What is the origin of the name Althea?
Althea is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Althea?
Since 1880, 17,980 girls and 5 boys in the U.S. have been named Althea (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #356 in 1920. Its highest rank for boys was #4366 in 1924. In 2025, 171 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Althea a boy or girl name?
Althea is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 17,980 girls and 5 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.