Athena: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
The Greek goddess of wisdom and war, fierce and brilliant with ancient power.
- Origin
- Greek
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #67
- Peak
- #67 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Athena Means
Athena is a girl name of Greek origin. The Greek goddess of wisdom and war, fierce and brilliant with ancient power.
How Popular Athena Is
Athena currently ranks #67 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #67 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Athena
- Athens, the capital of Greece, is named after this goddess.
- Athena sprang fully formed from the head of Zeus in Greek mythology.
- Has risen over 400 places in the rankings since 2000.
Names Like Athena
Other Greek names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Athena
Greek names that pair well as a brother or sister to Athena.
Questions About Athena
What does Athena mean?
Athena is a girl name of Greek origin. The Greek goddess of wisdom and war, fierce and brilliant with ancient power.
How popular is Athena?
Athena currently ranks #67 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #67 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Athena come from?
Athena comes from Greek roots. Athens, the capital of Greece, is named after this goddess.
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