Athena vs June

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athena

Girl #90 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, keen, praise"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
2,788
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thena, Athy

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Athena Rank #90
June Rank #152

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 vs #152 for June.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athena ___

  • Athena Rose
  • Athena Grace
  • Athena Jane
  • Athena Marie
  • Athena Claire
  • Athena Joy

June ___

  • June Marie
  • June Rose
  • June Elizabeth
  • June Claire
  • June Louise
  • June Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Athena

Apollo Artemis Penelope Helena Orion

If you choose June

Mae Pearl Henry Arthur Violet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athena or June more popular?

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 compared to June at #152 in the United States.

What do Athena and June mean?

Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin). June means "young, vital" (Latin origin).

Are Athena and June boy or girl names?

Athena is primarily a girl name. June is primarily a girl name.

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