Girl Name · Greek Origin
Altha
Altha — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Healing", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Aletha is on your shortlist, Altha belongs in the same conversation.
Altha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Healing
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Altha to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Altha as A·L·T·H·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Altha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Altha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Althaa, Althae, Althay, Alth.
- Nicknames: Alt and A.
- Middle names: Pair Altha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Altha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Aletha, Aleatha, Aleta, Althea, Alethea — full picks on the sibling names for Altha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Altha? Browse our names like Altha guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Altha
What does the name Altha mean?
Altha means "Healing" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Altha?
Altha originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Altha?
Altha has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Altha a boy's or girl's name?
Altha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Altha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Altha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Altha?
Names that share Altha's sound and style include Aletha, Aleatha, Aleta, Althea, Alethea.
What middle names pair well with Altha?
Good middle-name fits for Altha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Altha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Altha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Altha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Altha share its rhythm without rhyming — Aletha, Aleatha, Aleta all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.