Athena
uh-THEE-nuh
Girl
Average rank #193 across 7 countries
Etymology
Meaning & origin
Greek Mythology
Meaning unknown, perhaps derived from Greek αθηρ (ather) "sharp" and αινη (aine) "praise". Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom and warfare, the daughter of Zeus and the patron goddess of the city of Athens in Greece. She is associated with the olive tree and the owl.
Popularity
How popular is Athena?
🏴 England & Wales
#96
in 2024
🏴 Scotland
#172
in 2025
🇮🇪 Ireland
#718
in 2025
🇺🇸 USA
#109
in 2025
🇦🇺 Australia
#83
in 2025
🇨🇦 Canada
#82
in 2024
🇳🇿 New Zealand
#93
in 2025
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