Declining since 1995.
Popularity of Atiya since 1972
Babies named Atiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 292 |
| 1980s | 386 |
| 1990s | 310 |
| 2000s | 238 |
| 2010s | 126 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Atiya is a gentle Arabic name meaning 'gift,' used across the Muslim world and adopted in the United States from the 1970s onward. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1972 and reached its highest recorded usage in 1981, but the name has been declining since 1995 and has not been ranked in the national top 1000 for decades. Its rarity gives it a distinctive quality, and its straightforward spelling and pronunciation make it accessible. For parents seeking a name with clear cultural roots and a positive meaning, Atiya offers a meaningful choice.
Atiya is a direct transcription of the Arabic feminine name 'Aṭiyyah (عطية), meaning 'gift' or 'present.' It is a common name in Arabic-speaking and Muslim-majority countries. The name appears in early Islamic history and has been used across the Middle East and South Asia. It entered sporadic use in the United States in the 1970s, often among families of South Asian or Arab heritage.
“Atiya” around the world
Where Atiya 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: Tea, Tia, Yaya
Sibling names for Atiya
Names that share Atiya's style, for a brother or sister.
