Althea vs Olivia

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
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Olivia mean?

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

Are Althea and Olivia boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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