How Many People Are Named Atta?

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

Atta
Very Rare
Arabic

Atta means 'father' in Arabic, making it a name rich in heritage. Only 12 people named Atta live in the US today, which is just 1 in 28,206,165 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1992 with 7 births.

~621
Living in US
1 in 533,735
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Father
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Respected Dignified Strong
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 symbolizes harmony, responsibility, and nurturing.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

368,376
Worldwide Bearers
#2,827
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
237,799
🇮🇷 Iran
28,003
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
17,259
🇬🇭 Ghana
11,630
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
10,784
🇸🇩 Sudan
10,312
🇯🇴 Jordan
8,077
🇨🇲 Cameroon
4,902
🇳🇪 Niger
4,887
🇵🇸 Palestine
4,037

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
12 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 69
5
Would be under 30 (23%)
7
Would be 30–60 (32%)
10
Would be over 60 (45%)

All 22 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
27
Classic Feel
24
Modern Appeal
96
International
100

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

📜 Atta Through the Generations

Atta has been a very rare name throughout its history in the United States, with only 22 recorded births since records began. Today, there are 12 individuals named Atta living in the country, reflecting a stable trend over the decades. Interestingly, a significant portion of those named Atta are over 60 years old, indicating a generation gap where the name was more popular among parents of that era.

✨ Similar Names to Atta

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Atta's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Atta

How Many People Have the Name Atta?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 621 people in the United States currently share the name Atta. That works out to roughly 1 in every 533,735 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Atta a Common or Rare Name?

Atta 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 Atta Mean?

Atta means "father" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Atta Most Popular?

The name Atta reached peak popularity in 1992, with 7 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 Atta?

Approximately 621 people named Atta live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 621. That works out to roughly 1 in 533,735 Americans.

Is Atta a rare name?

Atta is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 533,735 Americans has this name.

What does the name Atta mean?

Atta means "father" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Atta more male or female?

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

When was Atta most popular?

Atta peaked in 1992 with 7 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

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 US621
All-Time Births621
1 in X1 in 533,735
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age69
Peak Year1992
World Rank#2,827
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.