Ataliah
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 18 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Ataliah reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2000s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The strong, devotional quality of its ending — rooted in Hebrew theophoric naming — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Ataliah ranks #12282 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Ataliah is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin meaning 'God is exalted' or 'afflicted of the Lord,' a variant spelling of Athaliah. In the Hebrew Bible, Athaliah was the daughter of King Ahab who ruled Judah for six years — the only woman to reign as monarch over either kingdom of Israel.
Ataliah offers a rare biblical gravitas for parents drawn to Old Testament names with significant historical weight. The softer -iah ending connects it to beloved Hebrew names like Elia, Moriah, and Aliyah.
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Ataliah appeared in SSA records in 2009, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Hebrew roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 18 recorded births, Ataliah has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ataliah has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2009.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 7 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 5 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 6 | — |
The Story of Ataliah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Ataliah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Ataliah are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Ataliah?
Only about 1 in every 514,286 babies born in 2024 was named Ataliah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2009, peaked in the 2020s with 7 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2009–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | #12282 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16554 |
| 2009 | 6 | #15490 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2009–2024