Exalted
Atalia is a variant of the Hebrew name Athaliah, meaning 'God is exalted' or 'the Lord is mighty.' In the Old Testament, Athaliah was a queen of Judah, though the modern spelling Atalia is often chosen for its softer, more melodic sound.
Less common today
Atalia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,625 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A character in the opera 'Athalia' by Handel · Athalia
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