Atalia
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "work of the Lord".
Name Census estimates that about 912 living Americans carry the first name Atalia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Atalia today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Atalia births was 2022 (62 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Atalia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
912
~ 1 in 375,827 Americans
Peak year
2022
62 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,746
Tracked since 1986
Popularity
Atalia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Atalia from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 350 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Atalia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Atalia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Atalia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Atalias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Atalia, while New York, New Jersey, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 35 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Atalia
The name Atalia is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name "Ataliah" or "Athaliah." It dates back to ancient times, with its roots stemming from the biblical period.
The name is composed of two parts: "Atal," meaning "God is great," and "Yah," a shortened form of the Hebrew name for God, "Yahweh." This combination suggests a meaning of "God is great" or "exalted by God."
In the Bible, Athaliah was a queen of Judah who ruled from 841 to 835 BC. She was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, and her reign was marked by the worship of Baal and the persecution of followers of the Hebrew God. Despite her controversial reign, her name became a part of the Hebrew tradition and was later adopted in various forms across different cultures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Atalia can be found in ancient Greek records, where it appeared as "Athalia." This variation likely emerged as a result of the cultural exchange between the Greek and Hebrew civilizations.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Atalia. One such figure was Atalia Guevara (1920-2015), a Chilean writer and educator known for her contributions to children's literature. Another was Atalia Omer (born 1980), an Israeli-American scholar and professor of religion, conflict, and peace studies at the University of Notre Dame.
In the realm of arts and entertainment, Atalia Rachwal (born 1987) is a Polish actress and model, while Atalia Giddings (born 1993) is an American singer-songwriter best known for her appearance on the reality TV show "The Four: Battle for Stardom."
Another notable figure was Atalia Menteshashvili (1926-2007), a Georgian chess player and Woman International Master. She was one of the strongest female chess players of her time and played an important role in promoting the game among women.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Atalia throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural diversity.
People
Atalia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Atalia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Atalia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Atalia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 912 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Atalia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 375,827 US residents.
Is Atalia a common name?
We classify Atalia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 89.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 922 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Atalia most popular?
The single biggest year for Atalia was 2022, when 62 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Atalia is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Atalia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Atalia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.