Atira

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Pronounced uh-TEER-uh /əˈtɪr.ə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Atira, 'prayer; supplication'; separately, Atira is a Pawnee name for an earth-mother figure. Both routes given honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A layered name: Atira means 'prayer' in Hebrew and names a Pawnee earth-mother (said 'uh-TEER-uh'). Meaningful and soft.

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Origin LowHebrew, Pawnee

MeaningFrom the Hebrew Atira, 'prayer; supplication'; separately, Atira is a Pawnee name for an earth-mother figure. Both routes given honestly.

U.S. rank (2020)#15386 ↘ Falling

2020 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 292

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

Atira means 'prayer' in Hebrew and also names a Pawnee earth-mother figure. Both routes sit side by side, which we note — meaningful and soft, rare in the U.S. (said 'uh-TEER-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, meaningful, and soft.

Did you know? Atira is Hebrew for 'prayer; supplication' and, separately, a Pawnee name for an earth-mother figure — two meaningful routes we give honestly (said 'uh-TEER-uh').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Atira — Hebrew 'prayer' / Pawnee earth-mother; both routes

Variations

AtirahAteeraAtara

Nicknames

AtiTira

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atira mean?

Atira is Hebrew for 'prayer; supplication'; separately, it is a Pawnee name for an earth-mother figure. Both routes are given honestly.

How do you pronounce Atira?

It's said uh-TEER-uh /əˈtɪr.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Atira a boy or girl name?

Atira is a girl's name.

How popular is Atira?

Atira is an extremely rare name in the U.S.