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Athena
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“Goddess of wisdom and war”
🌍 Greek📊 #228 nationally+66%
Popularity Over Time
Births per million by decade (SSA data, 1960s–2020s)
The Story
Athena is a Greek name meaning "Goddess of wisdom and war." Currently ranked #228 nationally with 2,788 births in the latest SSA data. 📈 Rising trend: +53% vs the previous decade.
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