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The name Athena has its origins in Greek culture, linked to the goddess of wisdom and warfare. Its meaning encompasses wisdom and strategy. The name has evolved from its ancient Greek form to modern adaptations. It is often viewed as a symbol of strength and intelligence, with no specific biblical relevance. The name has historical significance and remains popular in contemporary society.

The name Athena is most popular in Nevada, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been consistently rising. From 2020-2022, Athena has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Athena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1432nd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1639th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1111th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 681st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 695th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 455th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 119th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Athena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.