Althea vs Stacy

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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Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

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Popularity Comparison

Althea Rank #1,397
Stacy Rank #1,393

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 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

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Althea

Thea Cordelia Lavinia Cassius Lysander

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Althea or Stacy more popular?

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Althea and Stacy mean?

Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Althea and Stacy boy or girl names?

Althea is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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