Girl · #15,292 in 2026

Attalia

Name: Popularity of the name Attalia in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Attalia, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Antalya is one of the largest cities in Turkey and the capital of Antalya Province, the fifth-most populous province. Recognized as the "capital of tourism" in Turkey and a pivotal part of the Turkish Riviera, Antalya sits on Anatolia's southwest coast, flanked by the Taurus Mountains. The urban population of the city is around 1.5 million, with a provincial population of 2,722,103.

Current Rank

#15,292

Peak Rank

#13,446 (2010)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2010

First Year

2022

Last Year

2010

Peak Year

#13446

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Attalia

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

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Etymology

The city was founded as "Attaleia" ( Ancient Greek : Ἀττάλεια ), named after its founder Attalos II , king of Pergamon . This name, still in use in Greek , was later evolved in Turkish as Adalia and then Antalya. Attaleia was also the name of a festival at Delphi and Attalis (Greek: Ἀτταλίς) was the name of an old Greek tribe at Athens . Despite the close similarity, there is no connection with the name Anatolia .

Origin & history

See also: Antalya Province § History Hadrian's Gate , built in the honor of the Roman emperor Hadrian , who visited Attaleia in 130 CE Statue of Artemis in the Antalya Museum Sculpture of the Three Graces in the Antalya Museum Statue of the Roman emperor Hadrian in the Antalya Museum King Attalus II of Pergamon is looked on as founder of the city in about 150 BC, during the Hellenistic period . It was named Attaleia or Attalia ( Ancient Greek : Ἀττάλεια ) in his honour. The city served as a naval base for Attalus's powerful fleet. Excavations in 2008, in the Doğu Garajı plot, uncovered remains

The Story of Attalia

Attalia first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2010, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 7 Attalias were born — ranking #13,446 that year. As of 2026, Attalia ranks #15,292 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 38 Attalias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Notable people named Attalia

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

See also: Category:People from Antalya Tarık Akıltopu , architect, historian, poet, writer
Cafercan Aksu , football player [ citation needed ]
Athenaeus of Attalia , physician and founder of the Pneumatist School of Medicine, 1st century AD
Michael Attaliates Byzantine lawyer of the 11th century
Attalus II Philadelphus King of Pergamon and the founder of Attalia
Deniz Baykal , former leader of Republican People's Party [ citation needed ]
Yağmur Sarıgül , musician, composer of maNga [ citation needed ]
Ahmet Sendil , music producer, remixer and DJ

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Names that sound like Attalia

Phonetically similar names — useful when Attalia is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Attalea
Atalia
Adelia
Attali
Italia
Adalia
Atalaya
Attila
Atilla
Acholia
Alalia
Attalla

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Attalia

What does the name Attalia mean?

How popular is Attalia in 2026?

In 2026, Attalia ranks #15,292 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Attalia most popular?

Attalia reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #13,446 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Attalia a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Attalia is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Attalia?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Attalia include Vaughan, Mette, Arceli. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Attalia

Attalia is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2010 and has accumulated 38 births in the dataset. Attalia's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #13,446. Use the chart and map above to compare Attalia's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.