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Athena

female

Meaning

"Goddess of Wisdom"

From Greek mythology, Athena denotes a major deity associated with wisdom and war strategy, used as a modern classical revival name.

BiblicalMythologyMythologicalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Athena

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#90Top 100

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#90

Athena was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-14

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Athena Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Athena.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Athena

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Athena, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginGreek
Syllables3
Length6 letters

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