What origin is the name Atlanta?

Atlanta comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Atlanta a popular name?

Atlanta is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Atlanta?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Atlanta — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Atlanta

Q: Is Atlanta a rare name?

Yes. Atlanta does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Atlanta

Atlanta

Girl

greek

3 syllables

Atlanta is a greek girl's name meaning "Rooted in Greek mythology, this name refers to the daughter of Zeus. It is associated with the goddess known for her speed and strength.".

The meaning of Atlanta is "Rooted in Greek mythology, this name refers to the daughter of Zeus. It is associated with the goddess known for her speed and strength." — a girl name of greek origin. It has 3 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 3

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

Rooted in Greek mythology, this name refers to the daughter of Zeus. It is associated with the goddess known for her speed and strength.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Atlanta

Very rare in US records

What does Atlanta mean?

Atlanta is a girl name of greek origin meaning "Rooted in Greek mythology, this name refers to the daughter of Zeus. It is associated with the goddess known for her speed and strength.".

Is Atlanta a rare name?

Yes. Atlanta does not appear in official US birth records for 2017, meaning fewer than 5 babies got the name that year.

Brother names that go with Atlanta

Alexander Christopher Lucas Andrew Sebastian Luke

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Names with a similar meaning to Atlanta

Atlanta means "Rooted in Greek mythology, this name refers to the daughter of Zeus. It is associated with the goddess known for her speed and strength." — these names share that spirit.