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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Atli — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Atley|Atlie
Norse◈ Unisex · 56% boy · 44% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Atli

◈

AHT-lee · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12528 in 2022

Peak: #12318 in 2021

→ Stable
Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #12528 in 2022

Peak: #12318 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #13682 in 2021

Peak: #13682 in 2021

→ Stable
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #12528 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
NorseMythologyUnisex2-syllableScandinavianStrongSaga-rootedOld Norse
Character
ancestral authority
STRONG
High confidence

Atli is a Norse unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Atli at a Glance
Meaning:Atli derives from Old Norse meaning 'father' or relating to paternal lineage. Known from Norse sagas and Icelandic tradition.
Language root:Old Norse · Icelandic
Peak rank:#12318 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:Boy #— · Girl #—
Notable bearers
Atli
Old Norse mythological figure from the Völsunga saga
Similar Sound
AtlaAtlas◈AltoAltiOtis
Similar Style
LeifSoren◈Stellan◈AkselViggo
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Atli
SagaLeifSigridOdinSolveigAxelIngrid
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Leif
Norse · #925
↓ Declining
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #571
→ Stable
Stellan◈
Scandinavian · #1441
↑ Rising
Aksel
Scandinavian · #1429
↓ Fading
Viggo
Scandinavian · #1980
↓ Fading
Eric
Norse · #251
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Atli · Overview
Summary

Atli is a Norse unisex name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Works for any sex
56% boy · 44% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Mythological · Strong character
Atli carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
atli.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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