Girl · #15,178 in 2026

Attica

Attica, or the Attic Peninsula, is a historical region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, which consists of the city of Athens, the capital of Greece and the core city of the metropolitan area, as well as its surrounding suburban cities and towns. It is a peninsula projecting into the Aegean Sea, bordering on Boeotia to the north and Megaris to the west.

Current Rank
#15,178
Peak Rank
#12,132 (2020)
Total Babies
47
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1972
First Year
2023
Last Year
2020
Peak Year
#12132
Peak Rank
47
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Attica

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

Attica, or the Attic Peninsula, is a historical region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, which consists of the city of Athens, the capital of Greece and the core city of the metropolitan area, as well as its surrounding suburban cities and towns. It is a peninsula projecting into the Aegean Sea, bordering on Boeotia to the north and Megaris to the west.

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The Story of Attica

Attica first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1972, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 7 Atticas were born — ranking #12,132 that year. As of 2026, Attica ranks #15,178 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 47 Atticas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Attica

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

  • Etica
  • Attic
  • Atticus
  • Atic
  • Attics
  • Gatica
  • Fatica
  • Atka
  • Attical
  • Natica
  • Atiyeh
  • Stika

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Attica

What does the name Attica mean?
Attica, or the Attic Peninsula, is a historical region that encompasses the entire Athens metropolitan area, which consists of the city of Athens, the capital of Greece and the core city of the metropolitan area, as well as its surrounding suburban cities and towns. It is a peninsula projecting into the Aegean Sea, bordering on Boeotia to the north and Megaris to the west.
How popular is Attica in 2026?
In 2026, Attica ranks #15,178 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Attica most popular?
Attica reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #12,132 that year with 7 babies given the name.
Is Attica a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Attica is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Attica?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Attica include Zura, Gold, Luce. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Attica

Attica is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1972 and has accumulated 47 births in the dataset. Attica's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #12,132. Use the chart and map above to compare Attica'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.