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Atem

♂ Boy

Pronounced AH-tem /ˈɑː.tɛm/Medium

Meaning: Atem draws on Atum (Atem), the ancient Egyptian creator and self-originating sun god, 'the complete one.' It is also used as a Dinka (South Sudanese) name. The intended route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Atem draws on Atum, the Egyptian creator god — also a South Sudanese name (said 'AH-tem'). Routes uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowEgyptian
MeaningAtem draws on Atum (Atem), the ancient Egyptian creator and self-originating sun god, 'the complete one.' It is also used as a Dinka (South Sudanese) name. The intended route is uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11031 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201620082024

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

Atem draws on Atum (Atem), the Egyptian creator god, 'the complete one,' and is also a Dinka name of South Sudan. The intended route is uncertain, which we note. It reads as a striking heritage pick (said 'AH-tem').

In the U.S. it is rare and reads as a heritage or mythic pick. Rare, bold, and rooted.

Did you know? Atem recalls Atum, the self-created Egyptian sun god, 'the complete one'; it is also a Dinka name from South Sudan — routes uncertain, which we note (said 'AH-tem').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Atem — From Atum (Egyptian god); also Dinka name; routes uncertain

Variations

AtumAtem

Nicknames

AtTem

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atem mean?

Atem draws on Atum, the Egyptian creator god ('the complete one'); it is also a South Sudanese name. Routes uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Atem?

It's said AH-tem /ˈɑː.tɛm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Atem a boy or girl name?

Atem is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Atem?

Atem is a rare heritage name in the U.S.

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