Athena (given name)


Athena is a feminine given name of Greek origin, often used in reference to the Greco-Roman goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicraft.

Usage

Athena was among the top 10 names for newborn girls in the Philippines in 2022. It has been among the top 1,000 names for girls in the United States since the mid-1950s and was the 76th most popular name for newborn American girls in 2023. It has been one of the 500 most popular names for girls in England and Wales since 2012 and was the 104th most popular name for newborn British girls in 2023. It has also been well-used in recent years in Canada, France, Iceland, Italy, and New Zealand. The popularity of mythological names also increased in use for babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic.
People with this given name include:

Persons

;Stagenamed "Athena"
;Given named "Athena"

Mythological

Fictional characters