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Athalia

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Pronounced at-HAL-ya /æt.ˈhæl.jə/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is exaltedMedium

In 30 seconds: Athalia is a name of Hebrew origin meaning Yahweh is exalted.
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Origin MediumEnglish, Romani
MeaningYahweh is exalted
U.S. rank (2024)#2189 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births86 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 911

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419152024

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

History & Origin

Athalia carries the Hebrew sense that Yahweh is exalted. It is best known from the biblical Athaliah, queen of Judah and daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, recorded as the only woman to rule Judah in her own right. The given name preserves that scriptural meaning even apart from its complicated namesake.

Older spellings such as 'Atalya and Atalia stay closer to the Hebrew form, while Athalia is the smoother English rendering.

Did you know? Athalia is a spelling variant of Athaliah, so it keeps the same core meaning of ' Yahweh is exalted' while changing the visual style.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Athalia — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

'AtalyaAtalia

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Athaliah (reigned c.841-835 BC)
    Biblical queen of Judah, daughter of Ahab and Jezebel; the only woman to rule Judah in her own right (2 Kings 11).

If you like Athalia…

Atalia— the listed variant, a simplified spelling of the same Hebrew name
Athaliah— the biblical bearer's spelling of the name, queen of Judah

Frequently Asked

What does the name Athalia mean?

Athalia is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is exalted' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Athalia?

It's commonly said at-HAL-ya /æt.ˈhæl.jə/.

Is Athalia a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Athalia?

In 2024, Athalia ranked #2189 in the U.S. for girls, with 86 births recorded.