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Agape

/ ah-GAH-pay /
Girl greek 3 syllables
Meaning
Agape means Love (greek).
Gender
Girl
Origin
greek
Pronunciation
ah-GAH-pay
Popularity
#12052 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Agape in the US, 1880–2025
20002020

Agape first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2020, when 12 girls were given the name.

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Is Agape popular?

Rising Agape has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

US babies given the name Agape, by decade
2020s 40
2010s 37
2000s 29
1990s 6

Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.

What does Agape mean?

From the Greek agape (ἀγάπη) 'love', the word used in the New Testament for selfless, divine love. Borne by early Christian martyrs; its spiritual sense supports a virtue reading alongside love.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Agape mean?

Agape means Love. From the Greek agape (ἀγάπη) 'love', the word used in the New Testament for selfless, divine love. Borne by early Christian martyrs; its spiritual sense supports a virtue reading alongside love.

What is the origin of the name Agape?

Agape is of greek origin.

How do you pronounce Agape?

Agape is pronounced “ah-GAH-pay.”

Is Agape a boy or a girl name?

Agape is most commonly used as a girl name.

Is Agape a popular name right now?

Agape has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.

How popular is the name Agape?

In 2025, Agape ranked #12052 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.

When was the name Agape most popular?

Agape was most popular in 2020, when about 12 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.

What names are similar to Agape?

Names similar to Agape include Eirini, Hestia, Ianthe, Nerida, Elpida.

What names go well with Agape?

greek names that pair well with Agape include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.