Atara

A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 1,182 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#3384 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

Atara is a three-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With 1,182 recorded U.S. births since 1971, it sits in a sweet spot: recognizable enough to be a real name, uncommon enough to turn heads.

In the most recent SSA release, Atara ranks #3384 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.

Atara is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, from the Hebrew atara (עֲטָרָה) meaning 'crown' or 'diadem' — a name that bestows royal dignity upon its bearer from birth.

Atara appears in the Old Testament as a wife of Jerahmeel and carries the same regal meaning as names like Corona, Stephanie, and Tiara. It's a beautiful choice for Jewish families seeking a meaningful Hebrew name that's distinctive yet rooted in tradition.

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Atara is cataloged under the Hebrew naming tradition. Hebrew names often carry theological significance — many embed references to God, virtues, or blessings within their structure.

In the U.S., Atara has been recorded as a girl's name since 1971, with 1,182 total births. Browse the Hebrew names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

1,182

Total births

Since 1971

2018

Peak

55 births

1971

First recorded

54 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Atara climbed 4060 spots in the last 20 years — from #7444 to #3384.

First appeared: 1971Peak: 2018 (55 births)Current: #3384

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Atara
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	219	#3528	▼
2010s	381	#4038	▲
2000s	258	#5182	▲
1990s	150	#6555	▲
1980s	124	#6239	▲
1970s	50	#7456	—

The Story of Atara

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2018, Atara is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Atara are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.

How rare is Atara?

Only about 1 in every 78,261 babies born in 2024 was named Atara — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1971, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 381 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.

Atara by the numbers

Would fill 25 school buses
Meeting one Atara per day would take 3.2 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(52 years, 1971–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Atara
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	46	#3384	+6 (15.0%)
2023	40	#3769	-6 (-13.0%)
2022	46	#3427	-4 (-8.0%)
2021	50	#3216	+13 (35.1%)
2020	37	#3843	-1 (-2.6%)
2019	38	#3852	-17 (-30.9%)
2018	55	#2965	+6 (12.2%)
2017	49	#3250	+6 (14.0%)
2016	43	#3593	+4 (10.3%)
2015	39	#3852	+4 (11.4%)
2014	35	#4192	+1 (2.9%)
2013	34	#4253	+6 (21.4%)
2012	28	#4978	-2 (-6.7%)
2011	30	#4696	0
2010	30	#4753	+1 (3.4%)
2009	29	#4955	-11 (-27.5%)
2008	40	#3947	+13 (48.1%)
2007	27	#5251	+1 (3.8%)
2006	26	#5248	+3 (13.0%)
2005	23	#5456	+8 (53.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Atara a boy's or girl's name?

Atara is primarily a girl's name.

When was Atara most popular?

Atara reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 55 births that year. It is currently ranked #3384 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Atara?

Atara is currently ranked #3384 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,182 babies since 1971.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2024