Atara

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Pronounced ah-TAR-ah /ɑˈtɑr.ɑ/High

Meaning: Crown, diadem; from Hebrew atarahHigh

In 30 seconds: Hebrew for 'crown' — a name that sits on the head like what it means. A quiet royal in the Bible's background and a favorite in modern Orthodox families.

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Origin HighHebrew

MeaningCrown, diadem; from Hebrew atarah

U.S. rank (2025)#3402 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births45 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,227

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Atara is the Hebrew word for 'crown' or 'diadem', appearing in the Bible both as an ornament and, briefly, as a woman of Judah's line in Chronicles. The word also names the decorated collar of the tallit, the prayer shawl, keeping it in weekly Jewish use.

Modern Hebrew revived Atara as a given name, and it travels comfortably in Orthodox communities in the U.S., often honoring grandmothers named Kreindel (Yiddish for 'little crown'). It remains rare nationally — regal in meaning, gentle in sound.

Did you know? The atarah is also the embroidered 'crown' band of a Jewish prayer shawl — the part draped over the head — so the word crowns worshippers daily.

Overall data confidence 93%

Behind the Name — Atara — etymology

Variations

AtarahAtera

Nicknames

TariAtti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atara mean?

Atara is Hebrew for 'crown' or 'diadem'.

How do you pronounce Atara?

It's said ah-TAR-ah /ɑˈtɑr.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Atara a boy or girl name?

Atara is a girl's name.

How popular is Atara?

Atara is a rare name in the U.S., used mainly in Jewish families.