Althea
healing or to heal (Greek)
Althea is a english / other girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #178 (43,744 records), 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
healing or to heal (Greek)
Althea is a Greek classical name derived from the word 'althein' (to heal). In Greek mythology, Althaea was the mother of Meleager. In the Philippines, the name gained widespread popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries as part of the broader trend of adopting melodious English and classical-revival female names.
Althea originates from the Greek name Althaia, derived from the verb althein, meaning 'to heal'. It entered the Philippine naming inventory primarily through 20th- and 21st-century American/modern English naming influences.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly given as a standalone first name or paired in compound names (e.g., Althea Rose, Mary Althea). Frequently nicknamed 'Thea', 'Ally', or 'Tea'.
Related forms
- Althaia Greek
- Altea Italian
- Altea Spanish
Yearly popularity (PSA samples)
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 3,411 |
| 2007 | 2,993 |
| 2008 | 2,755 |
| 2009 | 2,567 |
| 2010 | 2,387 |
| 2018 | 2,687 |
| 2019 | 2,475 |
| 2020 | 1,976 |
Althea with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
About the name Althea
How do I use Althea with two Filipino surnames?
Althea is the given name. The full name is Althea + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Althea a common girl name in the Philippines?
PSA rank #178 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.