Althea vs Noah

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Noah mean?

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

Are Althea and Noah boy or girl names?

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

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