Total births
368
Boys' name · since 1971
Atiba
Atiba has 368 recorded births since 1971 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1974 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 368
- total births
- 1971–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
Atiba is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 368 have been recorded since 1971.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Atiba has been recorded 368 times among boys since 1971, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1971 to 2007.
- 368 total births
- 1971–2007 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 49% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
368 boys have been named Atiba since 1971, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 2007.
- 368
- total births
- 1971–2007
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 49%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
49% of everyone ever named Atiba was born in this single decade.
1974
Single peak year
23 babies were named Atiba in 1974 - its busiest year on record.
Atiba's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Atiba splits its recorded history at 1986: 32% of all births land in the more recent half, 68% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1997 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1974 peak of 23 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Atiba at a glance
Last recorded 2007Peak year
1974
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1971
Atiba popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1971–2007
- Peak year (1974)
- 23
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Atiba popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1976 (Atiba as girls' name)
Atiba by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Atiba's strongest decade.
179 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.
Atiba births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
179 births
- 1980s
1980s
93 births
- 1990s 71
1990s
71 births
- 2000s 25
2000s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 179 births (49% of all-time use).
Atiba by state
Where Atiba concentrates geographically, total births since 1971
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 75 | 20.4% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 15 | 4.1% |
| #3 | California | | 6 | 1.6% |
New York share of Atiba's total US births 20.4%
Even split
75 of 368 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atiba? ▼
368 babies have been named Atiba since 1971. It was last recorded in 2007. The peak year was 1974 with 23 births.
When was Atiba most popular? ▼
Atiba was most popular in the 1970s decade with 179 total births. The single peak year was 1974.
Where is Atiba most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Atiba are New York (75 births), Pennsylvania (15 births), California (6 births).
How long has the name Atiba been used? ▼
Atiba has been recorded in Social Security data since 1971, spanning 37 years of data through 2007.
What names are similar to Atiba? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atif, Atilano, Atilla, Atiksh, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Atiba's data
- Atiba's decade-level peak was the 1970s (179 total births); usage has since declined to 25 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Atibas (75 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 Atiba
Nearby Names Like Atiba
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atiba
Atif Boy
487 births
Atilano Boy
167 births
Atilla Boy
#9191 124 births
Atiksh Boy
59 births
Atiim Boy
19 births
Compare Atiba side by side: Atiba vs Atif Atiba vs Atilano Atiba vs Atilla
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1971–2007 (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. "Atiba: Baby Name Since 1971 - 368 Births, Peak 1974." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atiba. 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 Atiba 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.