Gift, present
Derived from the Arabic root 'ata', meaning to give or to bestow. It is a traditional name in many Muslim cultures, signifying that the child is a precious gift from God. While rare in the United States, it carries a sense of grace and generosity.
Less common today
Atiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,822 in 1995.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Indian author and pioneer for women's education
Pakistani model and filmmaker
