Athanasia

Athanasia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “undying, immortal.” In 2024 it was given to 10 girls in the United States.

Athanasia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“undying, immortal”

About the name Athanasia

Athanasia belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “undying, immortal” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Athanasia first appears in Social Security records in 1917. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3785 in 1975, and in 2024 10 babies received the name — 556 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Athanasia in US records

First recorded (US)
1917
Best US rank
#3785 in 1975
Peak year
1975
Babies named Athanasia in 2024
10
Total since 1880
556

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Athanasia mean?

Athanasia means “undying, immortal” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Athanasia a boy or girl name?

Athanasia is a girl name. In 2024, 10 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Athanasia?

Athanasia comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Athanasia?

Athanasia first appears in US records in 1917. Its best-ever ranking was #3785 in 1975, and 10 babies were given the name in 2024.

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