Athanasia
Athanasia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Athanasia
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Latin Athanasia, from Ancient Greek Ἀθανασία (Athanasía), from Ancient Greek ἀθανασία (athanasía, “undying, immortal”). Probable doublet of Tansy.
How popular is Athanasia?
Since 1880, 565 girls in the U.S. have been named Athanasia. Its highest rank for girls was #3704 in 1974. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Athanasia
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Athanasia FAQ
What does the name Athanasia mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Latin Athanasia, from Ancient Greek Ἀθανασία (Athanasía), from Ancient Greek ἀθανασία (athanasía, “undying, immortal”). Probable doublet of Tansy.
What is the origin of the name Athanasia?
Athanasia is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Athanasia?
Since 1880, 565 girls in the U.S. have been named Athanasia. Its highest rank for girls was #3704 in 1974. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Athanasia a boy or girl name?
Athanasia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 565 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.