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Athina

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Pronounced ah-THEE-nah /ɑˈθi.nə/Medium

Meaning: The Modern Greek form of Athena — goddess of wisdom, war, and craft, and patron of Athens; the meaning is pre-Greek and uncertain; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: The goddess Athena; of Athens: Athina is Greek. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ah-THEE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningThe Modern Greek form of Athena — goddess of wisdom, war, and craft, and patron of Athens; the meaning is pre-Greek and uncertain; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2025)#5426 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 878

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919582025

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

Athina is the Modern Greek form of Athena — goddess of wisdom, war, and craft, and patron of Athens (the meaning is pre-Greek and uncertain; we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ah-THEE-nah'; nickname Tina).

In the U.S. it appears in Greek families. Rare, the-goddess-Athena at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, war, and craft, and patron of Athens — Athina is the Modern Greek form — lyrical and classic (the name's pre-Greek meaning is uncertain; we note the goddess; said 'ah-THEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Athena — goddess noted

Variations

AthenaAthinaeAthene

Nicknames

Tina

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If you like Athina…

Athena— the classical form
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Alenna— shares the -na ending
Elaina— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Athina mean?

Athina is the Greek Athena — goddess of wisdom and patron of Athens; the pre-Greek meaning is uncertain. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Athina?

It's said ah-THEE-nah /ɑˈθi.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Athina a boy or girl name?

Athina is a girl's name.

How popular is Athina?

Athina is a rare name in the U.S.

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