Is Agatha a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Agatha is commonly used as a Girl name.

How popular is Agatha?

It’s currently ranked #822 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

How do you pronounce Agatha?

AG-uh-tha · IPA: //ˈæɡəθə//

Agatha Girl

Popularity: #822 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAG-uh-tha / /ˈæɡəθə/

Greek; Latin

Meaning

Greek: 'good'; Latin: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

Agatha has roots in ancient Greek culture, where it was derived from the word 'agathos', meaning good. The name became popular in early Christian communities, particularly due to Saint Agatha, a martyr from the 3rd century. It has been used in various forms across Europe, especially in English-speaking countries. The name has maintained a classic appeal throughout history.

Trend Summary

Agatha has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, particularly influenced by cultural references in media.

Variants

Aggie
Agathea

International Variants

Agata (Italian)
Agathe (French)
Agata (Spanish)
Agathe (Dutch)

Famous people named Agatha

Agatha Christie was a renowned British author known for her detective novels, particularly those featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

Agatha Harkness is a fictional character from Marvel Comics, known as a powerful witch and mentor to Wanda Maximoff.

Agatha Ruiz de la Prada is a Spanish fashion designer celebrated for her colorful and whimsical designs.

Agatha Barbara was a Maltese politician who served as the first female president of Malta.

Fictional characters named Agatha

Agatha Trunchbull is a character in Roald Dahl's 'Matilda', known as the tyrannical headmistress of Crunchem Hall.

Agatha Harkness appears in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably in the series 'WandaVision', where she plays a significant role in the story.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Agatha was first seen in the United States in 1880. Agatha has ranked as high as #661 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Michigan, and California. In the past 5 years the name Agatha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Agatha (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
FL	13	15%
CA	12	14%
MA	11	13%
NJ	9	11%
TX	8	10%
NC	7	8%
NY	7	8%
OH	7	8%
PA	5	6%
MN	5	6%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1880	16
1881	10
1882	21
1883	14
1884	18
1885	19
1886	23
1887	25
1888	33
1889	33
1890	42
1891	46
1892	39
1893	38
1894	42
1895	47
1896	50
1897	50
1898	56
1899	58
1900	65
1901	54
1902	51
1903	64
1904	52
1905	66
1906	72
1907	65
1908	62
1909	72
1910	79
1911	83
1912	121
1913	153
1914	172
1915	199
1916	213
1917	217
1918	218
1919	199
1920	206
1921	187
1922	187
1923	156
1924	180
1925	168
1926	151
1927	133
1928	135
1929	121
1930	103
1931	94
1932	94
1933	99
1934	75
1935	102
1936	77
1937	90
1938	80
1939	70
1940	82
1941	63
1942	58
1943	60
1944	47
1945	68
1946	68
1947	56
1948	49
1949	58
1950	66
1951	73
1952	60
1953	47
1954	51
1955	37
1956	36
1957	46
1958	54
1959	38
1960	36
1961	43
1962	30
1963	30
1964	43
1965	30
1966	25
1967	27
1968	27
1969	32
1970	20
1971	25
1972	21
1973	30
1974	24
1975	21
1976	32
1977	23
1978	17
1979	33
1980	28
1981	29
1982	50
1983	33
1984	28
1985	25
1986	30
1987	35
1988	27
1989	29
1990	29
1991	27
1992	29
1993	30
1994	15
1995	24
1996	14
1997	15
1998	28
1999	24
2000	28
2001	23
2002	25
2003	38
2004	24
2005	53
2006	50
2007	47
2008	38
2009	36
2010	49
2011	51
2012	44
2013	62
2014	71
2015	87
2016	77
2017	95
2018	102
2019	78
2020	86
2021	137
2022	116
2023	124
2024	128