How Many People Are Named Atarah?

Complete statistics for the name Atarah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Atarah
Very Rare
Hebrew

Atarah is a very rare name, with only 900 people named Atarah living in the U.S. today, making it 1 in 366,764. It peaked in 2018 with 141 births and most people named Atarah are under 30.

~900
Living in US
1 in 366,764
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Crown or wreath
🌐
Origin
Hebrew
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 22
Personality Traits
Dignified Graceful Compassionate Strong-willed
22
Life Path Number

The number 22 is known as a Master Number in numerology, representing a powerful builder and visionary who can turn ambitious dreams into reality. It combines idealism with practical ability, suggesting someone with great potential to achieve things that benefit others on a large scale.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

2,133
Worldwide Bearers
#162,648
Global Rank
🇮🇱 Israel
1,916
🇺🇸 United States
105
🇨🇦 Canada
60
🇮🇳 India
9
🇳🇬 Nigeria
9
🇧🇪 Belgium
7
🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago
7
🇬🇧 England
4
🇬🇭 Ghana
4
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
900 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
840
Would be under 30 (93%)
67
Would be 30–60 (7%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 907 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
86
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
89

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Atarah Through the Generations

The name Atarah has seen a rise in popularity, especially among younger generations. With just 907 total births across all time but 900 living in the U.S., the gap between past and present is quite small, indicating a relatively recent surge in usage. The peak year of 2018 saw 141 births, highlighting a strong interest in the name during that period. The majority of people named Atarah are under 30, suggesting it's a modern, trendy choice that resonates particularly with younger parents. This trend towards modernity and the high percentage of young bearers make Atarah stand out as a name on the rise.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 65
Florida 64
California 35
New York 23
Georgia 20
Maryland 16
Pennsylvania 7
Virginia 6
Michigan 5
Oklahoma 5

✨ Similar Names to Atarah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Atarah's Hebrew roots

📄 About the Name Atarah

How Many People Have the Name Atarah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 900 people in the United States currently share the name Atarah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 366,764 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Atarah a Common or Rare Name?

Atarah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Atarah Mean?

Atarah means "Crown or wreath" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 22.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Atarah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Atarah Most Popular?

The name Atarah reached peak popularity in 2018, with 141 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Atarah?

Approximately 900 people named Atarah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 907. That works out to roughly 1 in 366,764 Americans.

Is Atarah a rare name?

Atarah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 366,764 Americans has this name.

What does the name Atarah mean?

Atarah means "Crown or wreath" and comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Atarah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Atarah are male and 100% are female.

When was Atarah most popular?

Atarah peaked in 2018 with 141 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US900
All-Time Births907
1 in X1 in 366,764
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2018
World Rank#162,648
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.