Athena

Rank 78th Girl Name 🔥 Popular

In 2022, the name Athena was 78th most popular baby name for girls and 209th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 3,008 babies were named Athena in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,117 babies in the United States were named Athena. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Athena is around 12 to 18 years old.

The name "Athena" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Athena is .

Athena Meaning & Origin

Athena is a Greek name associated with wisdom, courage, and inspiration, as it is derived from the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and handicraft.

The name Athena is described as knowledgeable, brave and inspiring.

Pronunciation

Athena is pronounced ah-thee-nuh in English. The name Athena has 6 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Athena

  • Athena is revered as the goddess of wisdom, courage, and inspiration in ancient Greek mythology. Remarkably, unlike most gods and goddesses, Athena is believed to have no mother. She sprung full grown and armored from the forehead of her father, Zeus.

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