Althea vs Eugenia

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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Eugenia

Girl #3,750 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian French Russian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,750
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Genie, Geni, Gene

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Eugenia Rank #3,750

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #3750 for Eugenia.

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

Eugenia ___

  • Eugenia Rose
  • Eugenia Marie
  • Eugenia Anne
  • Eugenia Louise
  • Eugenia Charlotte
  • Eugenia Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Eugenia

Cecilia Beatrix Augusta Imogen Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Eugenia more popular?

Althea is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Eugenia at #3750 in the United States.

What do Althea and Eugenia mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Eugenia means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Althea and Eugenia boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Eugenia is primarily a girl name.

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