Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Atina since 1962
Babies named Atina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 17 |
| 1970s | 64 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 17 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 18 |
| 2020s | 32 |
Meaning & origin
Atina is a rare name in the United States, first recorded in 1962 and peaking in popularity during 1976. In 2025, it ranked 10,107, with approximately 1 in 178,585 newborns receiving the name. Despite some ambiguity, it most likely derives from the Greek goddess Athena, making it a variant of a historically significant name. Its usage has remained stable over the decades, with no clear resurgence. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state. Atina offers a slightly distinctive twist on the more popular Athena, appealing to parents seeking a name with mythological roots but a softer, more modern sound.
The name Atina is most likely a modern variant of Athena, the name of the ancient Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. Alternatively, it may derive from the Italian name Atino, a diminutive of names such as Donato or Pacifico. Its modern usage in English-speaking countries since the 1960s suggests it may also be a creative respelling or contraction of names like Christina or Martina.
“Atina” around the world
Where Atina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Atina
Names that share Atina's style, for a brother or sister.
