Athenia Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-THEE-nee-uh / əˈθiːniəGreek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: 'of Athena'; Latin: 'goddess of wisdom'
Historical & Cultural Background
Athenia is derived from the name Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts. Athena was a significant figure in ancient Greek mythology and was often associated with the city of Athens, which was named in her honor. The name Athenia reflects a connection to classical antiquity and the values of wisdom and strength.
Similar Names
Variants
- Athena
- Athenia
International Variants
- Athena (Greek)
- Atenea (Spanish)
- Athénée (French)
Famous people named Athenia
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Fictional characters named Athenia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Athenia was first seen in the United States in 1955. Athenia has ranked as high as #1115 nationally, which occurred in 1979, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Athenia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Athenia
No state data available for this year.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1955 | 5 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1968 | 6 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1972 | 9 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 6 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 11 |
| 1980 | 7 |
| 1981 | 6 |
| 1985 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 2005 | 5 |
| 2019 | 5 |