Atalaya
Girl name · Arabic · Greek · Spanish
Meaningwatchtower · Spanish
- US rank
- #9,457
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #6,006 in 1971
10 babies were named Atalaya in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,051 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Atalaya you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 161,290 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Atalaya, 10 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Atalaya would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAtalaya first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1971, when it reached #6,006.
- TrendAtalaya has slipped 1,051 places over the last five years and now sits at #9,457. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Atalaya means “watchtower”. Our records link it to Arabic, Greek and Spanish roots.
About the name Atalaya
Atalaya is a girl name of Arabic, Greek and Spanish origin meaning “watchtower”. It has 7 letters and 4 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-aya”. US birth records list Atalaya for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 32 of those 55 years. Its best year was 1971, when it ranked #6,006 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #9,457, with 10 babies.
Origin:Arabic namesGreek namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.0 | 502,793 girls |
| 1980s | 0.6 | 1,639,344 girls |
| 1990s | 1.2 | 819,672 girls |
| 2000s | 2.0 | 487,805 girls |
| 2010s | 5.1 | 197,239 girls |
| 2020s | 5.9 | 170,455 girls |
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- Unisex name: Salem · peace
Questions about the name Atalaya
What does the name Atalaya mean?
Atalaya means “watchtower” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Atalaya?
Atalaya has Arabic, Greek, Spanish roots in our records. Other Arabic names include Eleanor, Layla, Lyla.
Is Atalaya a boy or girl name?
Atalaya is a girl name.
How popular is the name Atalaya?
Atalaya ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. Its best year was 1971 (#6,006).