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Athanasia

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Pronounced ah-thah-NAH-see-ah /ɑ.θɑˈnɑ.si.ə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Athanasios — from the Greek athanasia, 'immortality; deathlessness' (a- 'not' + thanatos 'death')Low

In 30 seconds: Immortality; deathless: Athanasia is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-thah-NAH-see-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA feminine of Athanasios — from the Greek athanasia, 'immortality; deathlessness' (a- 'not' + thanatos 'death')
U.S. rank (2024)#9605 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 556

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019172024

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

Athanasia is a feminine of Athanasios — from the Greek athanasia, 'immortality; deathlessness' (a- 'not' + thanatos 'death'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-thah-NAH-see-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, immortality at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Athanasia means 'immortality; deathlessness' in Greek (a- 'not' + thanatos 'death') — a lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-thah-NAH-see-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Athanasia — Greek etymology

Variations

AthanasaThanasia

Nicknames

Nasia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Athanasia mean?

Athanasia is Greek for 'immortality; deathlessness' (a feminine of Athanasios).

How do you pronounce Athanasia?

It's said ah-thah-NAH-see-ah — five syllables, stress on the third.

Is Athanasia a boy or girl name?

Athanasia is a girl's name.

How popular is Athanasia?

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

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