Althea vs Ester

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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Ester

Girl #1,509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"star"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

Cultural Roots

Jewish Spanish Scandinavian English Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,509
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Essie, Esta

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Ester Rank #1,509

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1509 for Ester.

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

Ester ___

  • Ester Rose
  • Ester Marie
  • Ester Grace
  • Ester Anne
  • Ester Claire
  • Ester Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Ester

Naomi Ruth Hadassah Miriam Mordecai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Ester more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Ester at #1509 in the United States.

What do Althea and Ester mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Ester means "star" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Althea and Ester boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Ester is primarily a girl name.

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