Athena

Girl's name

Athena is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Greek word "athene," meaning "sharp" or "wise."

Meaning Goddess of wisdom and war
Origin Greek
U.S. births in 2023 2,788
Peak year 2022

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Athena Karkanis - Actress known for "Zoo" and "The Expanse."
  • Athena Chu - Hong Kong actress and singer.
  • Athena Massey - Actress in "Terminator 3" and "Undercover."
  • Athena Farrokhzad - Swedish-Iranian poet and playwright.
  • Athena Tacha - Greek-American sculptor and installation artist.
  • Athena Andreadis - Greek-Canadian singer-songwriter.
  • Athena Lundberg - American model and actress.
  • Athena Reich - American actress and singer.
  • Athena Demos - American filmmaker and producer.
  • Athena LeTrelle - American drag queen and performer.

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Brothers for Athena

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