Total births
1,394
Girls' name · since 1972
Atiya
Atiya has 1,394 recorded births since 1972 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1981 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 1,394
- total births
- 1972–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Atiya sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,394 recorded since 1972.
Social Security Administration records show Atiya recorded 1,394 times among girls since 1972, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 2023.
- 1,394 total births
- 1972–2023 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,394 girls have been named Atiya since 1972, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,394
- total births
- 1972–2023
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Atiya was born in this single decade.
1981
Single peak year
114 babies were named Atiya in 1981 - its busiest year on record.
Atiya's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Atiya's SSA record in two at 1998 and the more recent half accounts for 33% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 67%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 2023, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 1981 peak of 114, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Atiya at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1981
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Atiya popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–2023
- Peak year (1981)
- 114
- Annual births at peak, across 52 years of records
Atiya by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Atiya's strongest decade.
386 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Atiya births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
292 births
- 1980s
1980s
386 births
- 1990s
1990s
310 births
- 2000s
2000s
238 births
- 2010s 126
2010s
126 births
- 2020s 42
2020s
42 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 386 births (28% of all-time use).
How Atiya 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 Atiya's total volume
Atiya vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Atiya by state
Where Atiya concentrates geographically, total births since 1972
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 227 | 16.3% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 162 | 11.6% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 72 | 5.2% |
| #4 | California | | 12 | 0.9% |
| #5 | Maryland | | 11 | 0.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #7 | North Carolina | | 7 | 0.5% |
| #8 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.4% |
New York share of Atiya's total US births 16.3%
Even split
227 of 1,394 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 9 reporting states.
Atiya appears in 9 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Atiya? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 1,394 babies named Atiya. The most recent recorded year was 2023. Its busiest year on record was 1981, with 114 births.
When was Atiya most popular? ▼
Atiya was most popular in the 1980s decade with 386 total births. The single peak year was 1981.
Where is Atiya most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Atiya are New York (227 births), Pennsylvania (162 births), New Jersey (72 births).
How long has the name Atiya been used? ▼
Atiya has been recorded in Social Security data since 1972, spanning 52 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Atiya? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Atiana, Atia, Atira, Atina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Atiya's data
- Atiya's decade-level peak was the 1980s (386 total births); usage has since declined to 42 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Atiyas (227 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 Atiya
Nearby Names Like Atiya
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Atiya
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Atia Girl
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Atira Girl
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Atina Girl
245 births
Atiyah Girl
234 births
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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, 1972–2023 (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. "Atiya: Baby Name Since 1972 - 1,394 Births, Peak 1981." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/atiya. 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 Atiya 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.