Athea

♀ Girl

Pronounced uh-THEE-ah /əˈθi.ə/Medium

Meaning: A form of Althea — from the Greek althaino, 'to heal', hence 'a healer; wholesome; with healing power'; also read as a coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A healer; wholesome: Athea is a form of Althea. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'uh-THEE-ah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA form of Althea — from the Greek althaino, 'to heal', hence 'a healer; wholesome; with healing power'; also read as a coinage; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#7182 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 320

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Athea is a form of Althea — from the Greek althaino, 'to heal', hence 'a healer; wholesome; with healing power'; it is also read as a coinage (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'uh-THEE-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Althea. Rare, a-healer at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Althea comes from the Greek althaino, 'to heal', hence 'a healer; wholesome' — Athea is a form of it, lyrical and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'uh-THEE-ah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Althea — routes layered

Variations

AltheaAltheiaAthia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Athea mean?

Athea is a form of Althea — Greek 'a healer; wholesome'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Athea?

It's said uh-THEE-ah /əˈθi.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Athea a boy or girl name?

Athea is a girl's name.

How popular is Athea?

Athea is a very rare name in the U.S.