Ata

Ata is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “increase.” In 2024 it was given to 9 boys in the United States.

Ata at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic · Turkish
Meaning
“increase”

About the name Ata

Ata belongs to the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition. Its meaning — “increase” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Ata first appears in Social Security records in 1979. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #5012 in 1984, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 306 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ata in US records

First recorded (US)
1979
Best US rank
#5012 in 1984
Peak year
2018
Babies named Ata in 2024
9
Total since 1880
306

Ata in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2000
Best rank
#1851 in 2005
Babies named Ata in 2024
7
Total since 1996
151

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ata mean?

Ata means “increase” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Ata a boy or girl name?

Ata is a boy name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ata?

Ata comes from the Muslim & Arabic and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Ata?

Ata first appears in US records in 1979. Its best-ever ranking was #5012 in 1984, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

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