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Atlas

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Pronounced AT-las /ˈæt.ləs/Low

Meaning: One who endures; one who carries the heavensLow

In 30 seconds: Atlas is the name of the Titan who holds up the sky in Greek mythology, meaning to carry or endure. As a girl's name it evokes strength, endurance, and cosmic scale — bold qualities for any child.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningOne who endures; one who carries the heavens
U.S. rank (2025)#1478 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births145 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,330

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119102025

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

Atlas is the name of the Greek Titan condemned to hold up the celestial sphere. The name's meaning is connected to the Greek root meaning to carry or endure. As a given name it has crossed over to both sexes in the 21st century, popular for its mythological grandeur.

Atlas has grown dramatically as a given name, particularly for boys but increasingly for girls. Its association with global scope, endurance, and the cosmos gives it an aspirational quality that resonates in contemporary naming.

Did you know? The word atlas as a book of maps comes directly from the mythological Atlas, because early cartographers included an image of the Titan holding the world as a frontispiece — giving us the modern atlas as a collection of maps.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Atlas

Variations

AtlassAtliss

Nicknames

AttieAtla

Famous Bearers

  • ★Atlas (mythological)
    Titan in Greek mythology condemned to hold up the heavens (the celestial sphere) for eternity

If you like Atlas…

Orion— Greek mythological name of same cosmic scale
Aurora— Roman dawn goddess name of similar grandeur
Phoenix— Mythological name expressing resilience
Zeus— Greek father of gods name of same divine origin

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Frequently Asked

What does Atlas mean?

Atlas means to carry or endure from Greek. Atlas was the Titan condemned to hold up the celestial sphere in Greek mythology.

Is Atlas a girl's name?

Atlas is increasingly used for girls as a gender-neutral name. It was traditionally more common for boys but is now popular for both.

How do you pronounce Atlas?

Atlas is pronounced AT-las with two syllables.

What names are similar to Atlas?

Similar mythological names include Orion, Aurora, and Phoenix.

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