Atiba
Primarily a boy's name of Yoruba origin with 367 recorded births. Also given to 5 girls.
Meaning & Origin
Atiba is a three-syllable boy's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 367 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Atiba is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Atiba is a boy's and girl's baby name of Yoruba origin, from the Yoruba language of Nigeria, meaning 'understanding is the highest form of wealth' — a name that encapsulates the Yoruba philosophical value of wisdom over material riches.
Atiba is a name of profound philosophical depth, reflecting the Yoruba tradition of naming as a statement about what matters most in life. It carries extraordinary cultural richness — a name that teaches a lesson every time it is spoken.
EtymologyShow more
Atiba is cataloged under the Yoruba naming tradition. Names from the Yoruba tradition carry linguistic and cultural patterns that shape their sound, structure, and associations.
In the U.S., Atiba has been recorded as a boy's name since 1971, with 367 total births. Browse the Yoruba names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Atiba has 30+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1971.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 25 | #10161 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 71 | #6985 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 93 | #4344 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 178 | #2252 | — |
The Story of Atiba
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1974, Atiba is a Gen X staple. Boys named Atiba are most likely born between 1971 and 1984.
How rare is Atiba?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Atiba is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1971, peaked in the 1970s with 178 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Atiba by the numbers
- Would fill 8 school buses
- Meeting one Atiba per day would take 1 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(30 years, 1971–2007)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | #11045 |
| 2005 | 5 | #11627 |
| 2004 | 6 | #10064 |
| 2003 | 8 | #7907 |
| 1999 | 5 | #10043 |
| 1998 | 5 | #9742 |
| 1997 | 5 | #9381 |
| 1996 | 13 | #4629 |
| 1995 | 14 | #4300 |
| 1994 | 6 | #7856 |
| 1993 | 14 | #4248 |
| 1992 | 9 | #5684 |
| 1989 | 9 | #5197 |
| 1988 | 6 | #6487 |
| 1986 | 8 | #4883 |
| 1985 | 9 | #4358 |
| 1984 | 9 | #4238 |
| 1983 | 8 | #4545 |
| 1982 | 12 | #3507 |
| 1981 | 12 | #3432 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Atiba as a Girl's Name
While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Atiba has also been given to 5 girls in the U.S. since 1976.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1971–2007