Atarah
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 907 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Atarah currently holds position #2794. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
Appearing in records from 1975 to 2024, Atarah has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
In the most recent SSA release, Atarah ranks #2794 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Atarah is a girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'crown' or 'wreath' — from the Hebrew atarah, used in the Bible to describe a crown or garland of honor. In the Book of Chronicles, Atarah was a wife of Jerahmeel and the mother of Onam.
Atarah is a biblical name of exceptional rarity in modern use, which is its greatest appeal. Its meaning — a crown — gives it a regal quality, and its connection to the Song of Songs and biblical poetry places it in a tradition of Hebrew names with lyrical, spiritual beauty. For parents who have exhausted more common Hebrew names, Atarah is a genuine discovery.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Atarah is rooted in the Hebrew tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1975 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Atarah’s 907 recorded births suggest it has found a niche — possibly within a specific cultural community, region, or naming subculture within the broader American landscape.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Atarah climbed 13618 spots in the last 20 years — from #16412 to #2794.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 247 | #3272 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 523 | #5723 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 57 | #13784 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 53 | #10383 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 22 | #10377 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #9178 | — |
The Story of Atarah
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2018, Atarah is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Atarah are most likely born between 2008 and 2024.
How rare is Atarah?
Only about 1 in every 60,000 babies born in 2024 was named Atarah — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1975, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 523 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Atarah by the numbers
- Would fill 19 school buses
- Meeting one Atarah per day would take 2.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(35 years, 1975–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 60 | #2794 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2854 |
| 2022 | 44 | #3543 |
| 2021 | 42 | #3619 |
| 2020 | 42 | #3551 |
| 2019 | 121 | #1718 |
| 2018 | 141 | #1541 |
| 2017 | 125 | #1706 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4263 |
| 2015 | 30 | #4602 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5822 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9097 |
| 2012 | 19 | #6622 |
| 2011 | 10 | #10481 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11378 |
| 2009 | 12 | #9456 |
| 2007 | 9 | #11756 |
| 2006 | 10 | #10695 |
| 2005 | 5 | #16804 |
| 2004 | 5 | #16412 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1975–2024