The baby name Ataliah is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-TAH-lee-ah,uh-THAY-lee-uh.
Ataliah is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Ataliah is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ah-TAH-lee-ah,uh-THAY-lee-uh.
Ataliah is Hebrew in Origin.
Ataliah is a Hebrew theophoric name from Atalyah(u), meaning “Yahweh is exalted” or “the Lord is exalted.” In the Hebrew Bible it is borne most famously by the 9th-century BCE queen of Judah, and also appears for male figures in Chronicles, reflecting the name’s earlier unisex use. Through Greek and Latin transmission it entered European languages, keeping a recognizably biblical profile rather than widespread popularity.
Common variants and related forms include Athaliah (standard English biblical form), Athalia, Atalia, Atalya (modern Hebrew), the French Athalie, and Spanish/Portuguese Atalía; Ataliah is a contemporary Anglicized spelling. While phonetically close to Talia/Talya, it is etymologically distinct. The name has been kept in cultural memory by Racine’s tragedy Athalie and Handel’s oratorio Athalia, lending it a dramatic, regal aura that appeals to parents seeking a rare yet rooted choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #644 | 2 | 11,648 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #910 | 7 | 8,487 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Ataliah is popular in 6 countries — most recent births per country:
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