Althea vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and James mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Althea and James boy or girl names?

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

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