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Althea vs Theodosia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Althea

Girl #1,397 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, one who makes whole"

Origin: Greek (althainein — to heal)

Cultural Roots

Greek English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,397
Total SSA Count
160
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Theodosia Rank #4,803

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #4803 for Theodosia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Theodosia more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Theodosia at #4803 in the United States.

What do Althea and Theodosia mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Theodosia means "gift of God" (Greek 'theos' + 'dosis' origin).

Are Althea and Theodosia boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Theodosia is primarily a girl name.

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