Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Athea since 1967
Babies named Athea per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 7 |
| 1970s | 25 |
| 1980s | 31 |
| 1990s | 35 |
| 2000s | 38 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 85 |
Meaning & origin
Athea is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1967. Its meaning is uncertain but it often considered a variation of Althea, a Greek name meaning 'healing.' The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, though it remains uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 7,133, with about 1 in 107,151 girls given the name that year. Its trajectory has been stable in recent years. While it has not appeared among top states, its rarity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive choice with a soft, melodic sound.
Athea appears to be a modern coinage, likely derived from the name Althea by altering the initial sound. Althea itself comes from Greek 'althaia' meaning 'healing,' but the direct link is speculative. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1967 and has seen sporadic use since.
“Athea” around the world
Where Athea lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Thea
Variants: Althea
Sibling names for Athea
Names that share Athea's style, for a brother or sister.
