Girl name · Greek
Atalanta
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: equal in weightAtalanta is a girl's name that comes from Greek and means "equal in weight". It is used in Greek.
- Meaning
- Equal in weight
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Letters
- 8
Meaning and origin of Atalanta
As a girl's name, Atalanta comes from Greek and means "equal in weight". It is used in Greek.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Atalanta on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Atalanta on 3 lists.
“Greek huntress who was turned into a lion in myth”
From Cat names, cat names from myth and legend
“A swift huntress from Greek myth”
From Female demon hunter names, names that mean light, hunt or battle
“Equal in weight; Greek. A swift huntress who raced her suitors”
From Greek girl names, female Greek mythology names: heroines, Fates and spirits
How popular is Atalanta?
- Recent US rank
- Fewer than 5 babies in 2025
- Best rank
- #15,309 in 2000
- 5 babies that year
- Babies since 2000
- At least 5
- Years with under 5 are not listed
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Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Names spelled like Atalanta
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- AmarantaUnfading (Greek, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- EmiliaRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- EmilyRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
- EmilianoRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
- EmilRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
- EmilioRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
- AnanyaUnique, without equal (Sanskrit, girl)
- ÉmileRival, striving to equal (Latin, boy)
- ÉmilieRival, striving to equal (Latin, girl)
Middle names for Atalanta
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More girl names from Greek
- AlexandraDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- ElenaForm of Helen, probably from Greek torch (Greek, girl)
- IrenePeace, tranquility (Greek, girl)
- SofiaWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- SophieWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- ZoeLife, living (Greek, girl)
- AnastasiaResurrection, rising again (Greek, girl)
- ChristinaFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- NicoleVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- PetraRock, stone (Greek, girl)
Atalanta: common questions
What does the name Atalanta mean?
Atalanta comes from Greek and means "equal in weight".
Is Atalanta a boy or girl name?
Atalanta is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Atalanta come from?
Atalanta comes from Greek and means "equal in weight". Today it is used in Greek.
What names are similar to Atalanta?
Names spelled like Atalanta include Amaranta.
What middle names go with Atalanta?
Middle names that flow well with Atalanta include Briar, Faith, Grace, Gwen and Iris. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.