Athena
Greek girl's name meaning “goddess of wisdom (meaning uncertain)”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- goddess of wisdom (meaning uncertain)
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- US rank (2023)
- #76
- Born in 2023
- 2,996
Meaning & origin
Athena is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. The name's own meaning is uncertain and pre-dates Greek, bound up with the city of Athens.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Athena ranked #76 for girls. It has risen about 143 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,996 US girls were given the name Athena.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #76 in 2023
“Unranked” means Athena was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Athena: frequently asked questions
What does the name Athena mean?
Athena is a Greek name meaning "goddess of wisdom (meaning uncertain)". Athena is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. The name's own meaning is uncertain and pre-dates Greek, bound up with the city of Athens.
Where does the name Athena come from?
Athena is of Greek origin. Athena is the name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. The name's own meaning is uncertain and pre-dates Greek, bound up with the city of Athens.
Is Athena a boy or a girl name?
Athena is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Athena?
In 2023, 2,996 US girls were given the name Athena.
Is Athena a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Athena ranked #76 for girls. It has risen about 143 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.