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Atalia

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Pronounced at-AL-ya /æt.ˈæl.jə/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is exaltedMedium

In 30 seconds: Atalia is a Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is exalted.' It has a rich, four-syllable flow and a strong devotional meaning.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningYahweh is exalted
U.S. rank (2024)#2746 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births62 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 922

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419862024

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

History & Origin

Atalia comes from Hebrew with the meaning 'Yahweh is exalted,' a declaration of God's greatness. It appears across many spellings, including Athaliah, Atália, Atalía, and the accented 'Atalya. These forms trace the same Hebrew name through different scripts and languages.

The biblical form Athaliah shows the name's older roots, while smoother spellings like Atália soften it into a flowing modern girl's name.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Atalia is ' Yahweh is exalted', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Atalia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ÂtâliaAtáliaAtalíaAthaliah'Atalya

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Athaliah— The biblical form of the same Hebrew name and meaning.
Aliyah— Shares the Hebrew roots and a related sense of exaltation.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Atalia mean?

Atalia is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is exalted' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.

How do you pronounce Atalia?

It's commonly said at-AL-ya /æt.ˈæl.jə/.

Is Atalia a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Atalia is used as a girl name.

How popular is Atalia?

In 2024, Atalia ranked #2746 in the U.S. for girls, with 62 births recorded.