Atena

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Pronounced ah-TEH-nah /ɑˈtɛ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: An Italian/Spanish/Persian form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts (of ancient, uncertain-name origin); we note the deityLow

In 30 seconds: Goddess of wisdom: Atena is a form of Athena. Warm and lyrical (said 'ah-TEH-nah'). We note the deity.

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Origin LowGreek, Italian

MeaningAn Italian/Spanish/Persian form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts (of ancient, uncertain-name origin); we note the deity

U.S. rank (2024)#10334 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 33

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

Atena is an Italian/Spanish/Persian form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts (of ancient, uncertain-name origin) (we note the deity). A lyrical name (said 'ah-TEH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, as a form of Athena. Rare, goddess-of-wisdom at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Atena is an Italian/Spanish/Persian form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts — a lyrical, storied name (we note the deity; said 'ah-TEH-nah').

Overall data confidence 50%

References — Atena — Greek; form of Athena

Variations

AthenaAthenea

Nicknames

Ate

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atena mean?

Atena is an Italian/Spanish form of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and crafts. We note the deity.

How do you pronounce Atena?

It's said ah-TEH-nah /ɑˈtɛ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Atena a boy or girl name?

Atena is a girl's name.

How popular is Atena?

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