Cleopatra
Cleopatra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /kliːoʊˈpætɹə/
Meaning and origin of Cleopatra
- A given name of women in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt; notably Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt (69–30 BCE); last of the Ptolemy line.
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
From Middle English Cleopatra, from Latin Cleopatra, from Ancient Greek Κλεοπάτρα (Kleopátra), meaning "glory of her father", from κλέος (kléos, “glory”) + πατήρ (patḗr, “father”).
How popular is Cleopatra?
Since 1880, 2,484 girls in the U.S. have been named Cleopatra. Its highest rank for girls was #1077 in 1910. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Cleopatra FAQ
What does the name Cleopatra mean?
A given name of women in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Egypt; notably Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt (69–30 BCE); last of the Ptolemy line. A female given name from Ancient Greek. From Middle English Cleopatra, from Latin Cleopatra, from Ancient Greek Κλεοπάτρα (Kleopátra), meaning "glory of her father", from κλέος (kléos, “glory”) + πατήρ (patḗr, “father”).
What is the origin of the name Cleopatra?
Cleopatra is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Cleopatra?
Since 1880, 2,484 girls in the U.S. have been named Cleopatra. Its highest rank for girls was #1077 in 1910. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Cleopatra a boy or girl name?
Cleopatra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 2,484 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.