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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Athaliah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Athalia|Athan
HebrewGirl↑↑ Surging

Athaliah

uh-THUH-ly-uh · 4 syllables

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Girl
#2657
↑↑ Surging
#2657
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 20
Peak rank
#2657 in 2024
5yr change
+2098 ranks
Birth frequency
1.8 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2657 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Athaliah

Popularity score: 20  ·  SSA Rank: #2657

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2098 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousRegalGirl4-syllableClassicRareStrong characterQueen/ruler energy
Character
regal authoritystrategic minddetermined willcommanding presence
STRONG
High confidence

Athaliah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2657 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2098 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2657 · very rare
Athaliah at a Glance
Meaning:God is exalted. In the Bible, Athaliah was a queen of Judah known for her powerful reign and controversial legacy.
Language root:Hebrew
Peak rank:#2657 in 2024
5yr change:+2098 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Athaliah
Biblical queen of Judah
Similar Sound
AltheaArabellaAureliaAmeliaAthena
Similar Style
BathshebaJezebelDelilahAbigailDeborah
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Athaliah
MiriamJudithHannahSolomonDavidNathanielElisabethJames
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Delilah
Hebrew · #50
→ Stable
Abigail
Hebrew · #32
→ Stable
Deborah
Hebrew · #852
↑↑ Surging
Elizabeth
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Athaliah illustration
Name Intelligence
Athaliah · Overview
Summary

Athaliah is a Hebrew girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2657 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Athaliah scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2098 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Religious · Regal · Classic character
Athaliah carries a bold, serious, fierce quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Athaliah is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
athaliah.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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