Athea is a distinctive choice, ranked #2116 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Athea in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#2116
About the Name Athea
Athea is climbing rapidly up the charts, having climbed 184 places in just five years. Its best recorded rank was #1569 in 2021 — and current momentum suggests it could challenge that mark again. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 1999.
Athea is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Athea
Unlikely. With around 13 UK babies named Athea per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Athea in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Athea is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 184 places over the last five years to #2116 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Athea is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
13
UK babies named Athea (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 184 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Athea
Likely around 1 other Athea in the class
UK Popularity (1999–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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