Gender: Female
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sincere, Healing
Pronunciation: al-THEE-uh, /ælˈθiə/, AE L TH IY AH
Popularity Rank: #12,270
Derived from the Greek word 'althein' meaning 'to heal'. In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager, who was a hero of the hunt.
The name Althea is of Greek origin and means Sincere, Healing, A feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'to heal'.. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Althea is commonly found in United States of America, South Africa, Jamaica, and 60 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: al-THEE-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ælˈθiə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE L TH IY AH
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
TH: Pronounce as in "thin" (TH IH N)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Althea is recorded 3,920 times globally, ranking it as the 12,270th most common name worldwide.
Althea is most prevalent in United States of America, with 1,139 occurrences, making it the 2,677th most popular name in the country.
In Jamaica, the name Althea is found among 1 in every 202 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States of America | #2,677 | 1 : 1,588 |
| South Africa | #3,037 | 1 : 4,150 |
| Jamaica | #123 | 1 : 202 |
| Italy | #4,906 | 1 : 4,193 |
| Philippines | #466 | 1 : 889 |
| Saudi Arabia | #10,252 | 1 : 12,630 |
| Kuwait | #2,648 | 1 : 3,963 |
| Canada | #2,998 | 1 : 2,457 |
| United Kingdom | #5,127 | 1 : 4,317 |
| United Arab Emirates | #6,701 | 1 : 9,951 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Althea from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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