Ata
Every Ata since 1979 — 316 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ata
Ata is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #7,727 in 2025 with 10 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1979, 316 American babies have been named Ata. Its peak came in 2018, when 18 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ata stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ata year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | #7,727 |
| 2024 | 9 | #8,380 |
| 2023 | 11 | #7,328 |
| 2022 | 9 | #8,385 |
| 2021 | 11 | #7,141 |
| 2020 | 13 | #6,328 |
| 2019 | 16 | #5,576 |
| 2018 | 18 | #5,122 |
| 2017 | 10 | #7,605 |
| 2016 | 11 | #7,187 |
| 2015 | 14 | #6,020 |
| 2014 | 11 | #7,110 |
| 2013 | 10 | #7,583 |
| 2012 | 11 | #7,100 |
| 2011 | 8 | #8,824 |
| 2010 | 11 | #7,120 |
| 2009 | 8 | #9,059 |
| 2008 | 8 | #9,077 |
| 2007 | 8 | #8,987 |
| 2006 | 6 | #10,781 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10,240 |
| 2004 | 11 | #6,571 |
| 2003 | 6 | #9,680 |
| 2002 | 6 | #9,490 |
| 2001 | 6 | #9,348 |
| 2000 | 10 | #6,360 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 6 | #7,244 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ata in 2025?
Ata ranked #7,727 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 10 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ata?
316 babies have been named Ata in the United States since 1979, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ata most popular?
Ata peaked in 2018, when 18 newborns received the name.
Is Ata a boy or girl name?
Ata is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ata rising or falling?
Ata has been roughly stable over the past decade.