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Athaliah

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Pronounced at-HAL-yah /æt.ˈhæl.jəh/Medium

Meaning: Yahweh is exaltedMedium

In 30 seconds: Athaliah is a Biblical Hebrew name meaning 'Yahweh is exalted.'

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Origin MediumHebrew (Biblical)

MeaningYahweh is exalted

U.S. rank (2024)#2657 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births65 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 332

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Athaliah comes from Hebrew and means 'Yahweh is exalted,' a name of praise built on the divine name. It appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Athaliah was a queen of Judah, which gives the name its strong scriptural weight. The meaning places it among Hebrew names that exalt God directly.

It is also written 'Atalya and Atalia in transliterations closer to the Hebrew, all preserving the same exalting sense.

Did you know? Athaliah appears in the Old Testament, which helped preserve it across centuries of Jewish and Christian naming traditions.

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Variations

'AtalyaAtalia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Athaliah mean?

Athaliah is usually explained as meaning ' Yahweh is exalted' and is most often linked with Biblical tradition.

How do you pronounce Athaliah?

It's commonly said at-HAL-yah /æt.ˈhæl.jəh/.

Is Athaliah a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Athaliah?

In 2024, Athaliah ranked #2657 in the U.S. for girls, with 65 births recorded.