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Atalaya

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Pronounced ah-tah-LY-ah /ɑ.tɑˈlaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish atalaya, 'a watchtower; a lookout/high vantage point' (from the Arabic at-tala'i, 'the sentinels'); we note the wordLow

In 30 seconds: A watchtower; a lookout: Atalaya is a Spanish word-name. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'ah-tah-LY-ah').
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Origin LowSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish atalaya, 'a watchtower; a lookout/high vantage point' (from the Arabic at-tala'i, 'the sentinels'); we note the word
U.S. rank (2025)#9522 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 245

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819712025

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

Atalaya comes from the Spanish atalaya, 'a watchtower; a lookout/high vantage point' (from the Arabic at-tala'i, 'the sentinels'; we note the word). A lyrical, modern name (said 'ah-tah-LY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-watchtower at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Atalaya means 'a watchtower; a lookout' in Spanish (from the Arabic at-tala'i, 'the sentinels') — a lyrical, evocative name (we note the word; said 'ah-tah-LY-ah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Atalaya — Spanish word-name

Variations

AtalayahAtalya

Nicknames

AtaLaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atalaya mean?

Atalaya is Spanish for 'a watchtower; a lookout' (from the Arabic at-tala'i). We note the word.

How do you pronounce Atalaya?

It's said ah-tah-LY-ah /.tla./ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Atalaya a boy or girl name?

Atalaya is a girl's name.

How popular is Atalaya?

Atalaya is a very rare name in the U.S.

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