Athena Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: Athena was born fully grown and armored from the forehead of her father, Zeus.

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A Deep Dive

Athena Overview

Meaning

Goddess of wisdom and warfare

Gender

Girl

Origin

Greek

Etymology

Derived from the Greek name “Athene,” associated with the ancient city of Athens and the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare.

Pronunciation

/əˈθiːnə/

Popularity

The name Athena is embraced worldwide, including Greece, the USA, and other English-speaking regions. It has consistently held a place among the top 100 girls’ names in the USA in 2023

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Classic, Mythological, Aesthetic

Associated Traits

Wise, strong, intelligent, strategic

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare, and is a major deity in Greek mythology. The Parthenon in Athens is dedicated to her.

Name Day

Not traditionally recognized, but some celebrate on November 1st in honor of All Saints’ Day in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
A Deep Dive

Athena Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Athina, Athenia, Athyna, Athana, Athene

Common Nicknames

Thea, Attie, Athie, Nia, Tina

Diminutives

Thena, Nina, Athy, Tina, Ath

Famous People

  • Athena Chu
    (Hong Kong Actress)
  • Athena Karkanis
    (Canadian Actress)
  • Athena Faris
    (American Actress)
  • Athena Lundberg
    (American Model)
  • Athena Calderone
    (American Designer)
  • Athena Massey
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Athena
    ("Battlestar Galactica," TV Series)
  • "Athena"
    (1954 Film)
  • Athena Grant
    ("9-1-1," TV Series)
  • "Athena: Goddess of War"
    (TV Series)
  • Athena
    ("God of War," Video Game Series)
  • Athena
    ("Horizon Zero Dawn," Video Game)
  • Athena Cykes
    ("Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney," Video Game)

Places

  • Athena City
    (Oregon, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Athena?

Athena means “goddess of wisdom and warfare.” The name suggests a personality that is intelligent, strategic, and strong, often admired for leadership and problem-solving abilities.

What Is the Origin of The Name Athena?

Athena has Greek origins. It is derived from the name of the ancient Greek goddess Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare. The name has been used in Greek mythology and has a rich historical background, symbolizing knowledge and strength.

Athena Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Athena in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#972021#782022#762023
Top 3 Rankings#762023#782022#972021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Athena

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202376
(+2 from 2022)
2984
(-37 from 2022)
0.17059
202278
(+19 from 2021)
3021
(+309 from 2021)
0.16848
202197
(+10 from 2020)
2712
(+199 from 2020)
0.15138
2020107
(-3 from 2019)
2513
(-206 from 2019)
0.14216
2019104
(+13 from 2018)
2719
(+117 from 2018)
0.14818
2018117
(+10 from 2017)
2602
(+224 from 2017)
0.13992
2017127
(+15 from 2016)
2378
(+201 from 2016)
0.12588
2016142
(+15 from 2015)
2177
(+125 from 2015)
0.11246
2015157
(+38 from 2014)
2052
(+361 from 2014)
0.10518
2014195
(+24 from 2013)
1691
(+230 from 2013)
0.08644
2013219
(+27 from 2012)
1461
(+151 from 2012)
0.07579
2012246
(+66 from 2011)
1310
(+298 from 2011)
0.06754
2011312
(+51 from 2010)
1012
(+130 from 2010)
0.05223
2010363
(+65 from 2009)
882
(+140 from 2009)
0.04498
2009428
(+28 from 2008)
742
(+49 from 2008)
0.03664
2008456
(-17 from 2007)
693
(-39 from 2007)
0.03327
2007439
(+61 from 2006)
732
(+124 from 2006)
0.03459
2006500
(-39 from 2005)
608
(-51 from 2005)
0.02908
2005461
(+27 from 2004)
659
(+60 from 2004)
0.03247
2004488
(+36 from 2003)
599
(+61 from 2003)
0.02969
2003524
(-21 from 2002)
538
(-11 from 2002)
0.02681
2002503
(-4 from 2001)
549
(-2 from 2001)
0.02780
2001499
(+31 from 2000)
551
(+53 from 2000)
0.02782
2000530
(-13 from 1999)
498
(+5 from 1999)
0.02495
1999517
(+33 from 1998)
493
(+42 from 1998)
0.02532
1998550
(+132 from 1997)
451
(+135 from 1997)
0.02327
1997682
(+6 from 1996)
316
(-1 from 1996)
0.01655
1996688
(+18 from 1995)
317
(+21 from 1995)
0.01653
1995706
(+107 from 1994)
296
(+49 from 1994)
0.01540
1994813
(-51 from 1993)
247
(-23 from 1993)
0.01267
1993762
(+39 from 1992)
270
(+19 from 1992)
0.01369
1992801
(-23 from 1991)
251
(-13 from 1991)
0.01252
1991778
(-47 from 1990)
264
(-21 from 1990)
0.01298
1990731
(-21 from 1989)
285
(+6 from 1989)
0.01387
1989710
(+87 from 1988)
279
(+47 from 1988)
0.01400
1988797
(+51 from 1987)
232
(+29 from 1987)
0.01206
1987848
(-161 from 1986)
203
(-63 from 1986)
0.01083
1986687
(-93 from 1985)
266
(-60 from 1985)
0.01441
1985594
(-27 from 1984)
326
No change from 1984
0.01766
1984567
(-19 from 1983)
326
(-10 from 1983)
0.01808
1983548
(+17 from 1982)
336
(+11 from 1982)
0.01877
1982565
(+5 from 1981)
325
(+2 from 1981)
0.01791
1981570
(-29 from 1980)
323
(-25 from 1980)
0.01806
1980541
(-84 from 1979)
348
(-97 from 1979)
0.01954
1979457
(+165 from 1978)
445
(+174 from 1978)
0.02582
1978622
(+8 from 1977)
271
(+5 from 1977)
0.01649
1977630
(+28 from 1976)
266
(+33 from 1976)
0.01617
1976658
(-32 from 1975)
233
(-19 from 1975)
0.01482
1975626
(-10 from 1974)
252
(-1 from 1974)
0.01614
1974616
(+67 from 1973)
253
(+34 from 1973)
0.01615
1973683
(-24 from 1972)
219
(-9 from 1972)
0.01409
1972659
(+33 from 1971)
228
(+8 from 1971)
0.01414
1971692
(+44 from 1970)
220
(+19 from 1970)
0.01255
1970736
(+27 from 1969)
201
(+25 from 1969)
0.01097
1969763
(-20 from 1968)
176
(-1 from 1968)
0.00998
1968743
(+26 from 1967)
177
(+14 from 1967)
0.01035
1967769
(+91 from 1966)
163
(+28 from 1966)
0.00949
1966860
(+27 from 1965)
135
(+8 from 1965)
0.00769
1965887
(-37 from 1964)
127
(-23 from 1964)
0.00695
1964850
(+84 from 1963)
150
(+22 from 1963)
0.00766
1963934
(-102 from 1962)
128
(-31 from 1962)
0.00644
1962832
(+37 from 1961)
159
(+9 from 1961)
0.00784
1961869
(-27 from 1960)
150
(-1 from 1960)
0.00722
1960842
(+102 from 1959)
151
(+28 from 1959)
0.00726
1959944
(+75 from 1958)
123
(+19 from 1958)
0.00592
19581019
(-35 from 1957)
104
(-7 from 1957)
0.00503
1957984
(-99 from 1956)
111
(-16 from 1956)
0.00529
1956885
(-173 from 1955)
127
(-49 from 1955)
0.00617
1955712
(+793 from 1954)
176
(+131 from 1954)
0.00878
19541505
(+513 from 1953)
45
(+19 from 1953)
0.00226
19532018
(+393 from 1952)
26
(+7 from 1952)
0.00135
19522411
(-569 from 1951)
19
(-9 from 1951)
0.00100
19511842
(-7 from 1950)
28
(+1 from 1950)
0.00152
19501835
(+10 from 1949)
27
No change from 1949
0.00154
19491845
(-137 from 1948)
27
(-3 from 1948)
0.00154
19481708
(+381 from 1947)
30
(+8 from 1947)
0.00172
19472089
(+392 from 1946)
22
(+7 from 1946)
0.00121
19462481
(-421 from 1945)
15
(-2 from 1945)
0.00093
19452060
(+36 from 1944)
17
No change from 1944
0.00126
19442096
(-17 from 1943)
17
(-1 from 1943)
0.00124
19432079
(-275 from 1942)
18
(-4 from 1942)
0.00125
19421804
(-155 from 1941)
22
(-1 from 1941)
0.00158
19411649
(+649 from 1940)
23
(+10 from 1940)
0.00185
19402298
(-92 from 1939)
13
(-1 from 1939)
0.00110
19392206
(-261 from 1938)
14
(-3 from 1938)
0.00123
19381945
(+251 from 1937)
17
(+3 from 1937)
0.00149
19372196
(-323 from 1936)
14
(-3 from 1936)
0.00127
19361873
(-492 from 1935)
17
(-11 from 1935)
0.00158
19351381
(+533 from 1934)
28
(+11 from 1934)
0.00258
19341914
(-625 from 1933)
17
(-14 from 1933)
0.00157
19331289
(+159 from 1932)
31
(+4 from 1932)
0.00296
19321448
(-190 from 1931)
27
(-6 from 1931)
0.00244
19311258
(-186 from 1930)
33
(-14 from 1930)
0.00299
19301072
(+140 from 1929)
47
(+9 from 1929)
0.00403
19291212
(-33 from 1928)
38
(-4 from 1928)
0.00328
19281179
(+82 from 1927)
42
(+3 from 1927)
0.00351
19271261
(-80 from 1926)
39
(-3 from 1926)
0.00315
19261181
(+91 from 1925)
42
(+4 from 1925)
0.00341
19251272
(-176 from 1924)
38
(-13 from 1924)
0.00301
19241096
(+209 from 1923)
51
(+15 from 1923)
0.00394
19231305
(-275 from 1922)
36
(-17 from 1922)
0.00287
19221030
(+246 from 1921)
53
(+16 from 1921)
0.00425
19211276
(-70 from 1920)
37
(-3 from 1920)
0.00289
19201206
(-103 from 1919)
40
(-4 from 1919)
0.00322
19191103
(+174 from 1918)
44
(+9 from 1918)
0.00375
19181277
(-115 from 1917)
35
(-3 from 1917)
0.00291
19171162
(+371 from 1916)
38
(+14 from 1916)
0.00338
19161533
(+38 from 1915)
24
(+2 from 1915)
0.00221
19151571
(+694 from 1914)
22
(+12 from 1914)
0.00215
19142265
(-421 from 1912)
10
No change from 1912
0.00126
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19121844
(+113 from 1909)
10
(+4 from 1909)
0.00170
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19091957
(-230 from 1906)
6
No change from 1906
0.00163
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19061727
(+66 from 1902)
6
(+1 from 1902)
0.00191
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19021793
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00178
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Athena

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#642021#462022#542023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#912021#702022#722023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1002021#982022#1072023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1002021#612022#702023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#522021#602022#412023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1242021#992022#812023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1102021#1232022#692023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1272021#1112022#1102023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#872021#812022#742023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#1162021#1292022#902023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#912021#872022#552023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1512021#1272022#1572023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#822021#852022#742023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1412021#1372022#1612023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1682021#1382022#1442023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1092021#942022#1112023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#802021#662022#462023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#982021#1162022#832023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1092021#922022#1182023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1822021#1382022#1672023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1242021#1092022#992023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#302021#352022#212023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1582021#1492022#922023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#792021#482022#342023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1612021#1542022#1152023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#1222021#1472022#1322023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#482021#562022#372023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#912021#1252022#1272023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#732021#822022#762023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2182021#1242022#1362023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#932021#1302022#902023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2072021#1142022#1512023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1492021#1362022#2282023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#612021#762022#852023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#2112021#3112022#2252023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#2782021#1222022#1642023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1102021#1012022#1722023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#672021#602022#382023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1072021#1322022#1342023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#532020#222021#362023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#912021#762022#952023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#2362021#1292022#3512023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1172021#1332022#1002023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2042020#2142021#1022022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1272020#1032021#602023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#862021#1812022#742023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1312021#1562022#1782023

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1902020#912022#682023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1792020#1762022#562023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#602016#472019#272022

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#952012#762022#482023

Popularity Rankings for Athena in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Other American Territories

American Samoa flag American Samoa
Guam flag Guam
Northern Mariana Islands flag Northern Mariana Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands flag U.S. Virgin Islands

Other American Territories flagOther American Territories#92016

Popularity in Philippines

Philippines flagPhilippines#92022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#952021#822022#642023

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#772022#812023#912024

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#1462021#1162022#1012023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#1312020#1592021#1072022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2972022#1652023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2042019#1842020#1852021

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1882023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3962021#2732022#3042023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3092022#2832023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2982021#3052022#3022023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#6582017#4492018#4582023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4962020#7382021#4692022

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#8832021#7472022#4952023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Athena a Name for Boys or Girls?

Athena is a girl’s name. Its association with the powerful and wise Greek goddess, combined with its elegant and strong sound, makes it a popular choice for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Athena

Athena in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Athena Chu (Actress, born 1971): A Hong Kong actress, recognized for her roles in films like "A Chinese Odyssey" and "Raped by an Angel."
  • Athena Karkanis (Actress, born 1981): A Canadian actress, famous for her performances in TV series like "The Expanse" and "Manifest."
  • Athena Faris (Actress, born 1997): An American actress, acclaimed for her work in the adult film industry.
  • Athena Lundberg (Model, born 1986): An American model, celebrated for being Playboy's Playmate of the Month in January 2006.
  • Athena Calderone (Designer, born 1974): An American interior designer, lifestyle blogger, and author, noted for her work on the blog EyeSwoon.
  • Athena Massey (Actress, born 1967): An American actress, renowned for her roles in sci-fi and action films such as "Star Trek: Voyager" and "The Nutty Professor."
  • Athena ("Battlestar Galactica," 2004 TV Series): A Cylon model who allies with the human fleet and has a complex relationship with Helo.
  • "Athena" (1954 Film): A musical comedy about a health-conscious woman named Athena and her love interests.
  • Athena Grant ("9-1-1," 2018 TV Series): A police sergeant dealing with various emergencies and personal challenges.
  • "Athena: Goddess of War" (2010 TV Series): A South Korean action drama involving espionage and intense conflicts.
  • Athena ("God of War," 2005 Video Game Series): The Greek goddess who guides and assists the protagonist, Kratos, in his quests.
  • Athena ("Horizon Zero Dawn," 2017 Video Game): An AI designed to restore the Earth's biosphere in the far future.
  • Athena Cykes ("Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies," 2013 Video Game): A lawyer specializing in analytical psychology and working alongside Phoenix Wright.
  • Athena Russell ("Tomorrowland," 2015 Film): A robot who recruits a young girl to save the futuristic world of Tomorrowland.
  • Athena ("Saint Seiya," 1986 Anime Series): The goddess of wisdom and war, reincarnated to protect Earth from various threats.
  • "Athena" (Song by The Who, 1982): A rock song by The Who from their album "It's Hard."
  • Athena City (Oregon, USA): A small city in Umatilla County known for its annual Caledonian Games.

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