What does Athena mean?
Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; the name’s ultimate meaning is uncertain.
What does Georgia mean?
The feminine of George, from the Greek, “farmer” or “worker of the earth.”
Athena vs Georgia
Which is more popular?
Georgia is more popular than Athena today: about 2,619 US babies were given the name Georgia in 2025, compared with 2,477 named Athena.
| Athena | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Goddess of wisdom | Farmer |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | uh-THEE-nah | JOR-juh |
| Syllables | 3 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1902 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2022 (3,029) | 2025 (2,619) |
| In 2025 | 2,477 | 2,619 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Athena
Georgia
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Athena | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16,536 | 12,370 |
| 2010s | 18,303 | 12,789 |
| 2000s | 6,169 | 9,538 |
| 1990s | 3,191 | 4,388 |
| 1980s | 2,964 | 2,881 |
| 1970s | 2,588 | 3,929 |
| 1960s | 1,517 | 7,899 |
| 1950s | 786 | 15,059 |
| 1940s | 203 | 22,393 |
| 1930s | 245 | 19,014 |
| 1920s | 416 | 23,230 |
| 1910s | 183 | 16,673 |
| 1900s | 17 | 7,142 |
| 1890s | 0 | 5,445 |
| 1880s | 0 | 3,540 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Athena or Georgia more popular?
Georgia is more popular than Athena today: about 2,619 US babies were given the name Georgia in 2025, compared with 2,477 named Athena.
What is the difference between Athena and Georgia?
Athena means Goddess of wisdom (Greek origin), while Georgia means Farmer (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Athena or Georgia?
In US records, Athena first appears in 1902 and Georgia in 1880, so Georgia has the longer recorded history.