Athira vs Perseus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athira

Girl #18,239 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"quick, swift"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Malayalam Hindu

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#18,239
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Athi, Thira

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Popularity Comparison

Athira Rank #18,239
Perseus Rank #1,293

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 vs #18239 for Athira.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athira ___

  • Athira Priya
  • Athira Devi
  • Athira Lakshmi
  • Athira Nair
  • Athira Krishnan
  • Athira Grace

Perseus ___

  • Perseus James
  • Perseus Alexander
  • Perseus Gray
  • Perseus John
  • Perseus Leon
  • Perseus August

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Perseus

Achilles Theseus Andromeda Athena Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athira or Perseus more popular?

Perseus is more popular, ranked #1293 compared to Athira at #18239 in the United States.

What do Athira and Perseus mean?

Athira means "quick, swift" (Sanskrit origin). Perseus means "ravager, one who destroys" (Greek origin).

Are Athira and Perseus boy or girl names?

Athira is primarily a girl name. Perseus is primarily a boy name.

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