Holding steady.
Popularity of Atha since 1882
Babies named Atha per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1918, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Atha's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 | 5 |
| 1890s | 94 | 0 |
| 1900s | 133 | 0 |
| 1910s | 323 | 37 |
| 1920s | 391 | 31 |
| 1930s | 212 | 16 |
| 1940s | 119 | 10 |
| 1950s | 75 | 0 |
| 1960s | 44 | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Atha is a rare and short feminine name that saw its strongest popularity in the late 19th century. It first appeared in U.S. Social Security records in 1882, and its peak year was 1899, during which it was most frequently recorded. The name has since become uncommon, maintaining a stable but low-level presence. Atha's exact origin remains uncertain, with possible connections to Old English 'noble' roots or as a diminutive of longer names like Athalie. Despite its obscurity, Atha offers a vintage feel with a simple, two-syllable sound. Its trajectory has been flat, with no significant revival in recent decades.
Atha is a rare given name of uncertain derivation. It may be a diminutive or variant of Old English names beginning with Aethel- (meaning 'noble'), or a truncated form of Athalie (Hebrew 'the Lord is exalted') or Athena (Greek goddess of wisdom). The name saw modest use in the late 19th century, particularly in the 1890s, but has since fallen out of common usage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Athalie, Athelina
Sibling names for Atha
Names that share Atha's style, for a brother or sister.
