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Agatha Name Meaning, Origin & History

Name Meaning & Origin

Agatha

"A female given name from Ancient Greek."

Multiple origins Origin Predominantly Female 📈 Peak 1918 👥 9,369 in US
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Meaning
A female given name from Ancient Greek.
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Origin
Multiple origins
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US Bearers
9,369
Life Path
Number 2

📖 What Does Agatha Mean?

Agatha, also Agata, is a feminine given name derived from the Greek feminine name Ἀγάθη, which is a nominalized form of ἀγαθή (agathḗ), i.e. the feminine form of the adjective ἀγαθός (agathós) "good".

🌐 From Wikipedia Source ↗

Agatha, also Agata, is a feminine given name derived from the Greek feminine name Ἀγάθη, which is a nominalized form of ἀγαθή (agathḗ), i.e. the feminine form of the adjective ἀγαθός (agathós) "good".…

Root Element
Agatha
Core Meaning
"A female given name from Ancient Greek."
Language

🔢 Numerology of Agatha

A 1
G 7
A 1
T 2
H 8
A 1
SUM 2
2
Life Path
Harmony & Diplomacy
3
Soul Urge
Creativity & Expression
8
Personality
Power & Ambition

Life Path 2 — Harmony & Diplomacy: Cooperative, sensitive, and excellent mediators.

Gender Distribution

♂ Male0%
♀ Female100%

Based on 9,369 US Social Security records

📈 US Popularity

Total US bearers 9,369
Peak year 1918 (218)
First recorded 1880
Last recorded 2024
Gender Predominantly Female
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Historical Journey

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Ancient Roots

Root element "Agatha" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A female given name from Ancient Greek.".

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Classical Period

Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.

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Medieval Period

Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.

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Modern Adoption

Standardized in its current form, established across English-speaking and Muslim communities.

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Today (2026)

~9,369 people named Agatha in the US. Peaked in 1918 with 218 recorded uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the numerology number for Agatha?

The Life Path number for Agatha is 2, associated with Harmony & Diplomacy. Soul Urge: 3. Personality: 8.

Is Agatha a boy or girl name?

Agatha is Predominantly Female. Based on US data, 0% male and 100% female.

How many people are named Agatha in the US?

Approximately 9,369 people in the United States are named Agatha. The name peaked in 1918 with 218 recorded uses.

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