Althea vs Celia

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
Nicknames
Thea, Al, Allie

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Celia

Girl #734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"heaven, the sky"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Italian Spanish English French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#734
Total SSA Count
382
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ceil, Cee, Lia

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Celia Rank #734

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 vs #1397 for Althea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Althea ___

  • Althea Rose
  • Althea Jane
  • Althea Grace
  • Althea Fern
  • Althea Violet
  • Althea Pearl

Celia ___

  • Celia Rose
  • Celia Grace
  • Celia Anne
  • Celia Jane
  • Celia Mae
  • Celia Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Celia

Felix Julian Cordelia Viola Sebastian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Celia more popular?

Celia is more popular, ranked #734 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Celia mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Celia means "heaven, the sky" (Latin origin).

Are Althea and Celia boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Celia is primarily a girl name.

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