Atalia
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 922 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Atalia peaked during the Gen Alpha era, when 62 babies received this name in a single year (2022). That era was defined by creative, boundary-pushing naming, and Atalia remains in active use today — a name that has outlasted its original moment.
In the most recent SSA release, Atalia ranks #2746 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Atalia is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Athaliah, meaning 'God is exalted' or 'afflicted by God' — from the Hebrew roots for divine exaltation. Atalia offers a softer, more approachable form of the full biblical name.
Atalia has a graceful, three-syllable flow that places it comfortably alongside names like Natalia, Amalia, and Ophelia. Its biblical roots give it historical depth while its ending makes it feel contemporary. For parents who love the Hebrew heritage of Athaliah but want something slightly less weighty, Atalia offers an elegant middle path.
EtymologyShow more
Phonetically, Atalia belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, elegant ending — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. At three syllables, it has a three-beat flow that carries a sense of formality and completeness.
Within the Hebrew naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Hebrew names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Atalia’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Atalia climbed 4069 spots in the last 20 years — from #6815 to #2746.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 278 | #2983 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 350 | #4413 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 192 | #6871 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 92 | #8507 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 10 | #11800 | — |
The Story of Atalia
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2022, Atalia is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Atalia are most likely born between 2012 and 2024.
How rare is Atalia?
Only about 1 in every 58,065 babies born in 2024 was named Atalia — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1986, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 350 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Atalia by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Atalia per day would take 2.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(36 years, 1986–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 62 | #2746 |
| 2023 | 50 | #3226 |
| 2022 | 62 | #2759 |
| 2021 | 56 | #2961 |
| 2020 | 48 | #3225 |
| 2019 | 39 | #3798 |
| 2018 | 58 | #2871 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3557 |
| 2016 | 39 | #3859 |
| 2015 | 27 | #4995 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4191 |
| 2013 | 38 | #3930 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5920 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5382 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5625 |
| 2009 | 35 | #4280 |
| 2008 | 19 | #6839 |
| 2007 | 24 | #5729 |
| 2006 | 29 | #4834 |
| 2005 | 12 | #8963 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1986–2024