Goddess

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Goddess Pronunciation

Goddess is pronounced GOD-əss /ˈɡɑd.əs/High

Meaning: From the English word goddess, 'a female deity' — used as an empowering modern word-nameMedium

In 30 seconds: Divine by declaration: Goddess is the word itself — a bold, empowering modern name in the Queen-and-Royalty set. Confident and luminous.

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Origin MediumEnglish

MeaningFrom the English word goddess, 'a female deity' — used as an empowering modern word-name

U.S. rank (2024)#4053 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births36 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 715

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Goddess is the English word goddess, 'a female deity', used as an empowering given name. It belongs to the modern abstract-and-honorific word-name tradition, alongside Queen and Royalty.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, deity at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Goddess joins names like Queen, Royalty, and Diamond — bold English word-names chosen to crown a child with strength and shine.

Overall data confidence 72%

Oxford English Dictionary — goddess — word origin

Variations

Goddessa

Nicknames

Goddie

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If you like Goddess…

Queen— a fellow honorific word-name

Royalty— a companion empowering pick

Diamond— another bold word-name

Heaven— a fellow celestial word-name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Goddess?

Goddess is pronounced GOD-əss (/ˈɡɑd.əs/). Press play above to hear Goddess said aloud.

How do you say Goddess?

Goddess is said GOD-əss (/ˈɡɑd.əs/). Press play above to hear Goddess said aloud.

What does the name Goddess mean?

Goddess is the English word for 'a female deity', used as an empowering name.

Is Goddess a boy or girl name?

Goddess is a girl's name.

How popular is Goddess?

Goddess is a rare name in the U.S.