Healer Baby Names

46 Healer names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Healer baby names trace back to words that mean “to heal,” “physician,” or “God heals” — names parents choose when they want real depth and a hopeful meaning built right in. Jason, Asa and Rafe are the classic anchors, and each has spawned a whole family of modern spellings.

Where the meaning comes from

Jason comes from the Greek word for “to heal,” making it one of the oldest healer names still in everyday use. Asa is Hebrew for “physician” or “healer,” while names built on Raphael — like Rafe and Raffael — carry the Hebrew meaning “God heals.”

Jason’s many modern spellings

Parents who love the sound of Jason but want something less common have plenty of options: Jace, Jayce, Jayson, Jase and Jasen all keep the healer meaning while sounding fresh and current.

Asa for boys and girls

Asa is a short, strong pick for boys, and the same name works beautifully for girls as Asa — a rare case of a healer name crossing over with almost no change at all.

Raphael-rooted names beyond Rafe

For a softer, more feminine take on the same “God heals” root, Raphaela is a graceful choice. Athea and Asiya are two more distinctive girl names that carry the healer spirit, each with its own gentle sound.

Every name below links to its own page with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation — so you can hear it before you choose.

Healer Girl Names

Asiya#1350 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker, comforter▶Asa#2402 in the U.S.healer, physician▶Jace#7034 in the U.S.A short form of Jason ('a healer', Greek) and Jacen/Jayce, sometimes linked to Hebrew 'the Lord▶Jayce#7045 in the U.S.A spelling of Jace — a short form of Jason ('a healer', Greek), sometimes linked to 'the Lord i▶Athea#7991 in the U.S.A form of Althea — from the Greek althaino, 'to heal', hence 'a healer; wholesome; with healing▶Raphaela#8813 in the U.S.A feminine of Raphael — from the Hebrew Rafael, 'God has healed; God is my healer' (the archang▶Jase#14317 in the U.S.A short form of Jason (Greek, 'healer') or of Jace, used as a crisp one-beat name. More often a▶

Healer Boy Names

Jace#114 in the U.S.Healing; healer — short form of Jason, from Greek Iason (to heal); or possibly from Hebrew Yeho▶Jason#165 in the U.S.Healer; to heal — from Greek Iasōn, related to iasthai (to heal)▶Jayce#167 in the U.S.Healer — modern phonetic variant of Jason or Jace, from Greek Iasōn (to heal)▶Asa#483 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'asa' meaning healer or physician; name of the third king of Judah in the Hebrew Bi▶Jayson#700 in the U.S.Healer; from Greek Iason, derived from iasthai (to heal), possibly also influenced by Hebrew Ye▶Jase#717 in the U.S.Short form or alternate spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason (Ἰάσων) meaning 'healer,' from ▶Rafe#1315 in the U.S.God has healed, divine healer▶Asiah#1401 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker▶Jaysen#2285 in the U.S.healer, God is salvation▶Jaceon#2679 in the U.S.Healer▶Jacen#2717 in the U.S.Healer▶Jayse#2843 in the U.S.Healer▶Yeison#2863 in the U.S.Healer▶Aeson#2945 in the U.S.Healer▶Jaiceon#2960 in the U.S.Healer▶Jaycen#2961 in the U.S.Healer▶Jeison#3176 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic spelling of Jason, from Greek Iason derived from 'iasthai' meaning 'to heal'▶Asai#3390 in the U.S.Rare given-name use of sounds attested elsewhere: the Japanese surname Asai, 'shallow well', an▶Jaycion#3409 in the U.S.Modern American coinage extending Jace/Jayce — itself from Jason, 'healer' — with the -ion endi▶Jaice#3626 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Jace — a short form of Jason (Greek Iason, 'healer') or Jacen; a modern on▶Jeyson#3828 in the U.S.Latino phonetic spelling of Jason — Greek Iason, 'healer' — the Argonaut captain▶Jhace#4771 in the U.S.Jh-spelling of Jace — a short form of Jason, from Greek iasthai, 'to heal' — 'healer'; routes l▶Jasen#5744 in the U.S.An -e- spelling of Jason — from Greek Iason, 'a healer' (from iasthai, 'to heal')▶Jaison#6276 in the U.S.A spelling of Jason — variously 'a healer' (Greek iasthai, 'to heal') and a Greek form of the H▶Jasson#6281 in the U.S.A spelling of Jason — variously 'a healer' (Greek iasthai, 'to heal') and a Greek form of the H▶Raffael#6710 in the U.S.A spelling of Raphael — from Hebrew Rafael, 'God has healed; God is my healer' (the archangel o▶Jaeson#8573 in the U.S.A spelling of Jason — from the Greek Iason (iasthai, 'to heal'), 'a healer'; also linked to the▶Jeisson#8598 in the U.S.A Colombian/Spanish spelling of Jeison/Jason — from the Greek Iason, 'a healer'; routes uncerta▶Asi#9026 in the U.S.A Hebrew name/short form, variously 'a healer; my physician' (related to Asa, 'healer') and a s▶Jaise#9261 in the U.S.A respelling of Jace, itself a short form of Jason ('healer') or Jacen; sometimes linked to the▶Yeyson#9826 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic spelling of Jason/Yeison — from the Greek Iason, 'a healer; one who heals'; r▶Jasyn#10175 in the U.S.Jasyn is a modern respelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason, tied to 'healer; to heal.' The mea▶Jasan#10292 in the U.S.A spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason, 'healer' (from iasthai, 'to heal'); the hero who led▶Jazon#10301 in the U.S.A spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason, 'healer' (from iasthai, 'to heal'); the hero who led▶Jeysen#13023 in the U.S.A modern American respelling that lands on the same sound as Jason and Jayson. Jason itself is ▶Jasin#13056 in the U.S.A modern spelling of Jason, from Greek Iason, connected to iasthai, 'to heal' — hence the usual▶Jaysaun#13080 in the U.S.A modern -saun respelling of Jason, from Greek Iason, connected to iasthai, 'to heal' — hence '▶Jaysun#13081 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Jason, from Greek Iason, tied to iasthai, 'to heal' — hence the usual ▶JheysonA Latin-American spelling of Jason, from the Greek Iason, 'healer' (linked to iasthai, 'to heal▶

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Frequently Asked

What are healer baby names?

Healer baby names are names whose root meaning is “to heal,” “physician,” or “God heals,” drawn mainly from Greek and Hebrew word origins.

What does the name Jason mean?

Jason comes from the Greek word for “to heal,” making it one of the most recognizable healer names.

What does Asa mean?

Asa is a Hebrew name meaning “physician” or “healer,” and it is used for both boys and girls.

Are there girl names that mean healer?

Yes — Asa, Raphaela, Athea and Asiya are all healer-themed names used for girls.

How many healer baby names are on More4Kids?

More4Kids lists 46 healer baby names, each with a sourced meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.