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Atlantis

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Pronounced at-LAN-tis /ætˈlæn.tɪs/Medium

Meaning: Atlantis is the name of the legendary lost island-civilization described by Plato, tied to Atlas ('bearer; endurer'). Used as a name it is a mythic place name; we note the legend.Low

In 30 seconds: A legendary place name: Atlantis is the lost island of Greek myth (said 'at-LAN-tis'). Mythic and grand — we note the legend.

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Origin MediumGreek

MeaningAtlantis is the name of the legendary lost island-civilization described by Plato, tied to Atlas ('bearer; endurer'). Used as a name it is a mythic place name; we note the legend.

U.S. rank (2024)#12284 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2001

Total births (all-time)≈ 529

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

As a girl's name, Atlantis is a mythic place name, the fabled sunken island of Greek legend, linked to Atlas. It reads grand and adventurous, its legend noted (said 'at-LAN-tis').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, mythic, and grand.

Did you know? Atlantis is the legendary lost island-civilization first described by Plato, its name tied to the Titan Atlas. As a name it carries that grand, mythic mystery, which we note (said 'at-LAN-tis').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Atlantis — Legendary lost island; Greek myth; tied to Atlas

Variations

AtlantiaAtlantaAtlantys

Nicknames

AtlasLantiTia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atlantis mean?

Atlantis is the legendary lost island of Greek myth, tied to the Titan Atlas. We note the legend.

How do you pronounce Atlantis?

It's said at-LAN-tis /ætˈlæn.tɪs/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Atlantis a boy or girl name?

Atlantis is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Atlantis?

Atlantis is a rare name for girls in the U.S.