Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Athira since 2013
Babies named Athira per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 79 |
| 2020s | 53 |
Meaning & origin
Athira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning distinguished, brilliant, or prosperous. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2013 and reached its peak popularity in 2017. As of 2025, it ranked 8,362 with about 1 in 133,939 girls receiving the name, reflecting a stable trajectory. The name is primarily used within Indian-American communities, especially those from South India, and has not yet been recorded in any top states. Its modern adoption in the U.S. aligns with the growing visibility of Indian names in multicultural naming trends.
Athira is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, derived from the word 'athira,' meaning distinguished, brilliant, or prosperous. It is commonly used in South India, particularly among Malayalam and Tamil speakers. The name has gained some popularity in the United States since the early 2010s, reflecting the Indian diaspora.
“Athira” around the world
Where Athira 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: Athu, Thira, Atty
Variants: Athirah, Athiraa
Sibling names for Athira
Names that share Athira's style, for a brother or sister.
