Atara
Meaningcrown · Hebrew
- US rank
- #3,389
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #2,962 in 2018
45 babies were named Atara in the US in 2025. It has climbed 452 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Atara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 35,714 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Atara, 45 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Atara would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAtara 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 2018, when it reached #2,962.
- Then vs nowAtara is 2.4× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 86,207 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 35,714.
- TrendAtara has climbed 452 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #3,389. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAtara is most popular in New Jersey, where it ranks #535, followed by New York (#980). It's in the top 1,000 in 2 states.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Atara means “crown”.
About the name Atara
Atara is a girl name of Hebrew origin meaning “crown”. It has 5 letters and 3 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Atara for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 53 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2018, when it ranked #2,962 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #3,389, with 45 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 3.6 | 276,923 girls |
| 1980s | 7.2 | 139,470 girls |
| 1990s | 8.3 | 119,904 girls |
| 2000s | 14 | 71,685 girls |
| 2010s | 22 | 45,809 girls |
| 2020s | 27 | 36,878 girls |
More Hebrew girl names
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Elizabeth · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aria · solo melody
- Girl name: Ella · possibly all, entirely
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Sadie · princess
Questions about the name Atara
What does the name Atara mean?
Atara means “crown” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Atara?
Atara has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Mia, Isabella, Ava.
Is Atara a boy or girl name?
Atara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Atara?
Atara ranked #3,389 for US girls in 2025, given to 45 babies. Its best year was 2018 (#2,962).