Agatha

At a Glance: Name: Agatha – Meaning: good (from Greek agathos 'good') – Origin: Greek – Gender: primarily used for girls – Pronunciation: AG-uh-thuh

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Agatha is a Greek name, taken from the word agathos, which means 'good.' It's a name with a clear, simple meaning, and families are still choosing it today.

Meaning & Origin of Agatha

Meaning: Good (from Greek agathos 'good').

Origin: Greek.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Agatha

Phonetic: AG-uh-thuh   IPA: /ˈæɡəθə/

Popularity of Agatha

Agatha peaked at #365 in 1891, when 46 babies in the U.S. were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #1618, with 128 babies, so more children received it than at its peak, but it now sits much further down the list.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Agatha mean?

Good (from Greek agathos ‘good’). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Agatha)

How do you pronounce Agatha?

Agatha is pronounced AG-uh-thuh (IPA: /ˈæɡəθə/).

Is Agatha a popular name right now?

Agatha peaked at #365 in 1891 and is ranked #1618 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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