Total births
989
Girls' name · since 1986
Atalia
Since 1986, U.S. Social Security records show 989 babies named Atalia, peaking in 2025. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #2736
- among girls today
- 989
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
989 babies have been named Atalia since 1986, making it today's #2736 girls' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Atalia has been recorded 989 times among girls since 1986, currently ranked #2736 nationally and more common than 85% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2010s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #2736 among girls today
- 989 born since 1986
- 2010s peak decade
- 85% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Atalia is currently the #2736 girls' name in America, more common than 85% of girls - 989 born since 1986, peaking in the 2010s.
- #2736
- among girls today
- 989
- born since 1986
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 85%
- more common than other girls
Atalia vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#2736
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 85% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Atalia was born in this single decade.
2025
Single peak year
66 babies were named Atalia in 2025 - its busiest year on record.
How Atalia compares
989 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Atalia's all-time total is 159% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Atalia | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 989 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 66 | 48 | 19,840 |
Atalia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Atalia's SSA record in two at 2007 and the more recent half accounts for 78% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 22%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2025 peak of 66, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Atalia at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2025
Current rank
#2,736
Active since
1986
Atalia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (2025)
- 66
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Atalia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Atalia's strongest decade.
350 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Atalia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 10
1980s
10 births
- 1990s 92
1990s
92 births
- 2000s
2000s
192 births
- 2010s
2010s
350 births
- 2020s
2020s
345 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 350 births (35% of all-time use).
How Atalia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Atalia's total volume
Atalia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Atalia by state
Where Atalia concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 121 | 12.2% |
| #2 | Texas | | 94 | 9.5% |
| #3 | Arizona | | 7 | 0.7% |
| #4 | Florida | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | New York | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Atalia's total US births 12.2%
Even split
121 of 989 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atalia? ▼
Since 1986, Social Security records show 989 babies named Atalia. Today it holds rank #2736 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2025, with 66 births.
When was Atalia most popular? ▼
Atalia was most popular in the 2010s decade with 350 total births. The single peak year was 2025.
Where is Atalia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Atalia are California (121 births), Texas (94 births), Arizona (7 births).
How long has the name Atalia been used? ▼
Records for Atalia go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Atalia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atara, Atarah, Atalie, Atalaya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Atalia's data
- Atalia's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (350 total births) through the 2020s (345) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Atalias (121 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Atalia
Nearby Names Like Atalia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atalia
Atara Girl
#3421 1,227 births
Atarah Girl
#2810 976 births
Atalie Girl
#5343 966 births
Atalaya Girl
#9112 245 births
Atavia Girl
#15849 230 births
Compare Atalia side by side: Atalia vs Atara Atalia vs Atarah Atalia vs Atalie
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Atalia: #2736 Girls' Name - 989 Births, Peak 2025." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atalia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Atalia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.