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GirlAncient Greek origin5 syllables

Athanasia

Meaning: “undying, immortal”

About the name Athanasia

Athanasia is a girl name with Ancient Greek roots, meaning “undying, immortal”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Athanasia ranked #11061 for girls in the US, with 8 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1974. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Athanasia were girls.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek, meaning “undying, immortal”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Athanasia”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#11061
In 2015
#11975
Babies in 2025
8

Popularity of Athanasia, 1940–2025

049131719401960198020002020
GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.