Athanasia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-tha-NAH-zee-ah / /ˌæθəˈneɪziə/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: immortality; Latin: resurrection
Historical & Cultural Background
Athanasia is derived from the Greek word 'athanatos,' meaning 'immortal.' It has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, symbolizing eternal life. The name has historical significance in the Eastern Orthodox Church, where it is associated with saints and martyrs.
Trend Summary
Athanasia is a less common name in the United States, with limited popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Athanasía
- Athanasie
International Variants
- Athanasius (Latin)
- Athanase (French)
- Athanassia (Greek)
Famous people named Athanasia
Athanasia Tsoumeleka is a Greek athlete known for her achievements in race walking.
Athanasia Koutouzi is a Greek artist recognized for her contributions to contemporary art.
Fictional characters named Athanasia
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Athanasia was first seen in the United States in 1917. Athanasia has ranked as high as #1061 nationally, which occurred in 1975, and has been most popular in New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Athanasia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Athanasia (2000)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 7 |
| 1963 | 8 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1967 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 6 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 16 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 8 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 17 |
| 1981 | 8 |
| 1982 | 14 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 10 |
| 1986 | 13 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 5 |
| 1992 | 9 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 8 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 12 |
| 2015 | 8 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 14 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 9 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 15 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 |