Atlanta
Pronunciation: [ atl-ANT-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Atlanta first appeared in US Social Security records in 1970.
Over 652 babies have been named Atlanta in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Atlanta is past its peak , currently ranked #70,808 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #70,808
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Atlanta
Atlanta is a girl name .
Atlanta is currently ranked #70,808 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Atlanta include Atl, Atla, Atlay, Atlaie, Nta, Ntay, Ntaie, Aty, Atie, and Atlkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Atlanta include Atlas . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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