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Atlantis

♂ Boy

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

Meaning: From the Greek Atlantis, 'the island of Atlas' — the legendary sunken island; a place/mythological name; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: The legendary island; of Atlas: Atlantis is Greek. Bold, mythic, and warm.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningFrom the Greek Atlantis, 'the island of Atlas' — the legendary sunken island; a place/mythological name; we note the place
U.S. rank (2024)#8356 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119982024

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

Atlantis comes from the Greek Atlantis, 'the island of Atlas' — the legendary sunken island; a place/mythological name (we note the place). A bold, mythic name (said 'at-LAN-tis').

In the U.S. it appears as a modern mythic name. Rare, the-legendary-island at the root, and mythic.

Did you know? Atlantis means 'the island of Atlas' in Greek — the legendary sunken island — a bold, mythic place-name (we note the place; said 'at-LAN-tis').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Atlantis — place/mythological name

Variations

AtlasAtlante

Nicknames

Atlas

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Atlantis mean?

Atlantis is Greek for 'the island of Atlas' — the legendary sunken island. We note the place.

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 a boy's name here.

How popular is Atlantis?

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

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