Althea vs Clea

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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Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Clea Rank #5,323

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #5323 for Clea.

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

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Clea more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Althea and Clea mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin).

Are Althea and Clea boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Clea is primarily a girl name.

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