Althea vs Rhea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Althea

Girl #1,397 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"healer, one who makes whole"

Origin: Greek (althainein — to heal)

Greek English African-American

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Girl #616 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing, streaming"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek Indian

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Althea Rank #1,397

Rhea Rank #616

Rhea is more popular, ranked #616 vs #1397 for Althea.

Is Althea or Rhea more popular?

Rhea is more popular, ranked #616 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Rhea mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Rhea means "flowing, streaming" (Greek origin).

Are Althea and Rhea boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Rhea is primarily a girl name.