Total births
1,227
Girls' name · since 1971
Atara
Atara has 1,227 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2018 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #3421
- among girls today
- 1,227
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
1,227 babies have been named Atara since 1971, making it today's #3421 girls' name.
Social Security Administration records show Atara recorded 1,227 times among girls since 1971, holding rank #3421 nationally today, ahead of 81% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2025.
- #3421 among girls today
- 1,227 born since 1971
- 2010s peak decade
- 81% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Atara is currently the #3421 girls' name in America, more common than 81% of girls - 1,227 born since 1971, peaking in the 2010s.
- #3421
- among girls today
- 1,227
- born since 1971
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 81%
- more common than other girls
Atara vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#3421
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 81% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
31% of everyone ever named Atara was born in this single decade.
2018
Single peak year
55 babies were named Atara in 2018 - its busiest year on record.
How Atara compares
1,227 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
Atara's all-time total is 3x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Atara | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 1,227 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 48 | 19,840 |
Atara's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Atara's full recorded timeline at 1999, 75% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 25% in the earlier half -- usage has skewed toward the present, not a one-decade spike. Its quietest year on record was 1972, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2018 peak of 55 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Atara at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2018
Current rank
#3,421
Active since
1971
Atara popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2025
- Peak year (2018)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 55 years of records
Atara by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Atara's strongest decade.
381 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 31% of all-time use.
Atara births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 50
1970s
50 births
- 1980s 124
1980s
124 births
- 1990s 150
1990s
150 births
- 2000s
2000s
258 births
- 2010s
2010s
381 births
- 2020s
2020s
264 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 381 births (31% of all-time use).
How Atara 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 Atara's total volume
Atara vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Atara by state
Where Atara concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 483 | 39.4% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 121 | 9.9% |
| #3 | Maryland | | 16 | 1.3% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.4% |
New York share of Atara's total US births 39.4%
Even split
483 of 1,227 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atara? ▼
Since 1971, Social Security records show 1,227 babies named Atara. Today it holds rank #3421 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 2018, with 55 births.
When was Atara most popular? ▼
Atara was most popular in the 2010s decade with 381 total births. The single peak year was 2018.
Where is Atara most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Atara are New York (483 births), New Jersey (121 births), Maryland (16 births).
How long has the name Atara been used? ▼
Atara has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 55 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Atara? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atalia, Atarah, Atalie, Atalaya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Atara's data
- Atara's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (381 total births) through the 2020s (264) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- New York records the most Ataras (483 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York 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 Atara
Nearby Names Like Atara
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atara
Atalia Girl
#2736 989 births
Atarah Girl
#2810 976 births
Atalie Girl
#5343 966 births
Atalaya Girl
#9112 245 births
Atavia Girl
#15849 230 births
Compare Atara side by side: Atara vs Atalia Atara vs Atarah Atara vs Atalie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Atara
Gwenivere #3420
811 births · Peak 2022
Dayanara #3422
6,568 births · Peak 2005
Hanan #3419
2,081 births · Peak 2016
Alysson #3423
1,569 births · Peak 2010
Fabiana #3418
1,853 births · Peak 2007
Storie #3424
604 births · Peak 2025
Daliah #3417
962 births · Peak 2019
Kahlia #3425
1,334 births · Peak 2020
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1971–2025 (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. "Atara: #3421 Girls' Name - 1,227 Births, Peak 2018." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atara. 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 Atara 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 June 2026.