Atalya
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 132 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Atalya peaked during the Gen Z era, when 17 babies received this name in a single year (2009). That era was defined by globally influenced, diversity-driven naming, and Atalya has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Atalya is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Atalya is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Atalia or Athalia, meaning 'God is exalted' — from the Hebrew atal (to elevate) and Yah (God). In the Hebrew Bible, Athaliah was a Queen of Judah in the 9th century BCE.
Atalya has the soft, romantic quality of Hebrew names ending in -a, sitting alongside names like Adaya, Aviya, and Talya. It offers a beautiful and unusual biblical option for families seeking names from the Hebrew tradition beyond the most familiar choices.
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Phonetically, Atalya belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. 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 Atalya’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Atalya has 15+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1995.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 46 | #13376 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 62 | #10774 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 24 | #10511 | — |
The Story of Atalya
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2009, Atalya is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Atalya are most likely born between 1999 and 2015.
How rare is Atalya?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Atalya is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1995, peaked in the 2000s with 62 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Atalya by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(15 years, 1995–2015)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | #16757 |
| 2014 | 6 | #14808 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11129 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17213 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10480 |
| 2010 | 11 | #9868 |
| 2009 | 17 | #7371 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8583 |
| 2007 | 7 | #14111 |
| 2004 | 10 | #9997 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12356 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12225 |
| 1999 | 7 | #11528 |
| 1998 | 11 | #8059 |
| 1995 | 6 | #11946 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1995–2015