Agata
A girl's name of Greek origin with 458 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name, equivalent to English Agatha
Agata is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, the Italian, Spanish, Polish, and Scandinavian form of Agatha, from the Greek Agathe, derived from agathos (good), meaning 'good' or 'kind, noble.'
Agata is the form of Agatha used across Italy and Central and Eastern Europe, where it has been a classic name for centuries. Saint Agatha of Sicily (c. 231–251 AD) is one of the most venerated early Christian martyrs, patron saint of breast cancer patients and bell-makers. The name's meaning of pure goodness gives it an aspirational quality that has kept it in steady use across two millennia.
EtymologyShow more
Though Agata dates back to 1920 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Greek classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
With only 458 recorded births, Agata has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Agata climbed 6042 spots in the last 20 years — from #11646 to #5604.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 81 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 132 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 74 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 83 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 47 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 29 | ▲ |
| 1920s | 12 | — |
The Story of Agata
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Agata is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Agata are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Agata?
Only about 1 in every 163,636 babies born in 2024 was named Agata — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1920, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 132 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Agata by the numbers
- Would fill 10 school buses
- Meeting one Agata per day would take 1.3 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(47 years, 1920–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22 | #5604 |
| 2023 | 16 | #6926 |
| 2022 | 13 | #8036 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8037 |
| 2020 | 17 | #6633 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6183 |
| 2018 | 15 | #7411 |
| 2017 | 15 | #7450 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7239 |
| 2015 | 9 | #10888 |
| 2014 | 14 | #8065 |
| 2013 | 16 | #7380 |
| 2012 | 9 | #11285 |
| 2011 | 11 | #9732 |
| 2010 | 8 | #12304 |
| 2009 | 7 | #13749 |
| 2008 | 9 | #11619 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11652 |
| 2006 | 5 | #17236 |
| 2005 | 7 | #13042 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1920–2024