Names like Athena
If Athena is on your list, these girl names have the same feel, from Greek classics to names with a similar sound. Athena has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
Top matches: Elaina, Lydia, Catalina and Cora.
24 girl names like Athena
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- Elaina#267Elaina means "bright, shining light" or "torch." It suggests someone who is radiant and…Also GreekSame “-na” ending
- Lydia#92Lydia means "woman from Lydia." Lydia was a region in ancient Turkey.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Catalina#111Catalina is a variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'.Same “-na” endingRising, like Athena
- Cora#113The name Cora comes from the Greek word for 'maiden' or 'young woman'.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Lena#279Lena often means "light" or "sunlight." It can also be a short form of names like Helena…Also GreekSame “-na” ending
- Helena#363Helena means "bright" or "shining light."Also GreekSame “-na” ending
- Georgia#99Georgia means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is the feminine form of George.Also GreekRising, like Athena
- Melody#79Melody means "song" or "pleasant sound." It refers to a sequence of musical notes that…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Anastasia#163This name comes from a Greek word meaning 'resurrection' or 'rebirth.' It suggests…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Azalea#278Azalea is named after the flowering shrub, known for its beautiful blooms.Also GreekRising, like Athena
- Alina#130This name means 'bright' or 'light'.Same “-na” endingSimilar popularity curve
- Genesis#66It means 'birth' or 'origin,' referring to the beginning of something.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Ophelia#264Ophelia's meaning is uncertain, but it is often associated with "help."Also GreekRising, like Athena
- Aitana#211This name is thought to be derived from a mountain in Spain.Same “-na” endingRising, like Athena
- Margaret#112Margaret means "pearl." It is derived from the Greek word "margaritēs."Also Greek3 syllables
- Lana#406Lana is often considered a short form of Alana or Yelena.Also GreekSame “-na” ending
- Evangeline#147It means "bearer of good news" or "gospel".Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Callie#175Callie is often a shortened version of names like Caroline or Callista.Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Ariana#128This name means 'most holy' or 'very sacred.' It can also mean 'noble' or 'from the land…Same “-na” ending
- Phoebe#157Phoebe means "bright" or "radiant." It's associated with the Greek god Apollo's twin…Also GreekSimilar popularity curve
- Thea#353Thea means "goddess." It's often associated with the Greek goddess Theia, the Titaness…Also GreekRising, like Athena
- Iris#61Iris means "rainbow." In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow, who acted…Also GreekRising, like Athena
- Amara#98In Igbo, a language spoken in Nigeria, Amara means "grace" or "favor." It can also mean…Rising, like Athena3 syllables
- Alaia#117This name carries a beautiful meaning, often translated as 'joyful' or 'happy'.Rising, like Athena3 syllables
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- What names are similar to Athena?
- Names with a similar style to Athena include Elaina, Lydia, Catalina, Cora, Lena and Helena.
- How are these names matched to Athena?
- Each name is compared with Athena on how its US popularity has moved since 2000, how popular it is today, where it comes from, and how it sounds: its ending, number of syllables and first letter. Athena has climbed the charts since 2000, so the list leans toward other names on the way up.
- What other Greek names are like Athena?
- Elaina, Lydia, Cora, Lena and Helena share Athena's Greek roots.