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Athena: Meaning & Origin

Athena is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Goddess of wisdom and warfare”. It's a popular choice, ranking in the top 18% of baby names. With 3 syllables, it's elegant and melodic.

Pronunciation

ah-THEE-nah

Phonetic spelling

Popularity

82/100 Score

This name ranks in the top 18% of popular names.

Nicknames

AthyThena

Popularity Trend

Popularity Trend

24%
62
2010
47
Current
#28
Rank

* Popularity data based on national birth records and trends

Middle Name Ideas

  • Athena Rose
  • Athena Claire
  • Athena Mae

Famous Namesakes

  • Athena (Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare)
  • Athena Karkanis (Canadian actress)
  • Athena Chu (Hong Kong actress and singer)
  • USS Athena (various US Navy ships)
  • Athena in astronomy (asteroid 881 Athena)