Althea vs Dare

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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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Dare Rank #38,741

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #38741 for Dare.

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

Dare ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Dare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Dare more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Dare at #38741 in the United States.

What do Althea and Dare mean?

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

Are Althea and Dare boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Dare is primarily a boy name.

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