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Atarah

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Pronounced AT-uh-ruh /ˈæt.ə.ɹə/Medium

Meaning: CrownMedium

In 30 seconds: Atarah is a Biblical girl's name meaning 'crown'. It carries a regal, ceremonial sense.
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Origin MediumBiblical
MeaningCrown
U.S. rank (2024)#2794 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births60 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 907

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819752024

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

History & Origin

Atarah comes from the Biblical tradition and means 'crown'. Its single variation, Atara, drops the final h while keeping the same meaning. The image of a crown gives the name a dignified, honored quality.

The soft three-syllable shape keeps Atarah graceful despite its weighty meaning. Atara is the more streamlined spelling of the same name.

Did you know? Atarah appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Atarah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atarah mean?

Atarah is usually explained as meaning 'crown' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Atarah?

It's commonly said AT-uh-ruh /ˈæt.ə.ɹə/.

Is Atarah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Atarah?

In 2024, Atarah ranked #2794 in the U.S. for girls, with 60 births recorded.