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Agata

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Pronounced ah-GAH-tah /ɑˈɡɑ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: Italian/Polish/Spanish form of Agatha — from Greek agathos, 'good, kind, honourable'Medium

In 30 seconds: Good and kind: Agata is the Italian Agatha — 'good, kind'. Soft, classic, and warm (said 'ah-GAH-tah').
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningItalian/Polish/Spanish form of Agatha — from Greek agathos, 'good, kind, honourable'
U.S. rank (2025)#8377 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 470

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419202025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Agata is the Italian, Polish, Scandinavian, and Spanish form of Agatha — from Greek agathos, 'good, kind, honourable'. Borne by St Agatha, an early Christian martyr, and by countless Europeans since. A soft, classic, virtuous name (said 'ah-GAH-tah'; nickname Aga).

In the U.S. it appears in immigrant families. Rare, good-and-kind at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Agatha means 'good, kind, honourable' (Greek agathos) — borne by an early Christian saint — Agata is the Italian, Polish, and Spanish form, soft and classic (said 'ah-GAH-tah').
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Agatha — root etymology

Variations

AgathaAgatheAgatka

Nicknames

Aga

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Agata mean?

Agata is the Italian/Polish Agatha — Greek 'good, kind, honourable'.

How do you pronounce Agata?

It's said ah-GAH-tah /ɑˈɡɑ.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Agata a boy or girl name?

Agata is a girl's name.

How popular is Agata?

Agata is a rare name in the U.S.

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