UK boy's name
Atta
A masculine Arabic name meaning "gift" or "gift from God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Atta is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Atta popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2023, with 4 births.
This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2001 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Atta. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Atta ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2023, when 4 boys were registered as Atta.
- • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Atta as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2023
4 births
Estimated living
19
2026
Meaning
What does Atta mean?
The name Atta has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "at-ta'ah," which translates to "obedience" or "submission." This name holds significant spiritual and religious connotations in the Islamic faith, reflecting the concept of submission to the will of God.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Atta can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in reference to the Prophet Muhammad's companion and one of the first caliphs, Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, whose given name was Abdullah bin Abi Quhafa, but he was also known as Atta due to his unwavering obedience to the Prophet's teachings.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Atta. One of the most famous was Atta bin Abi Rabah (circa 630-714 CE), a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Mecca who played a pivotal role in the development of Islamic jurisprudence.
Another prominent figure was Atta bin Abi Muslim al-Khurasani (circa 742-796 CE), a leader of the Abbasid Caliphate and a skilled military commander who helped establish the Abbasid dynasty's rule in Baghdad.
In more recent times, Atta Ullah Khan (1892-1961) was a prominent political figure in British India and later Pakistan. He served as the first Prime Minister of the North-West Frontier Province (now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and played a significant role in the formation of Pakistan.
Atta-ur-Rahman (born 1942) is a renowned Pakistani scientist and scholar who has made significant contributions to the field of organic chemistry. He has received numerous awards and honors for his work, including the prestigious UNESCO Science Prize.
Atta Mohamed Noor (born 1959) is a former governor of the Balkh Province in Afghanistan and a prominent political figure in the country. He has been involved in various peace processes and has played a crucial role in the country's political landscape.
While the name Atta is predominantly found in the Arabic and Islamic cultural spheres, it has also been adopted by individuals from other backgrounds, reflecting the influence and spread of Arabic culture and language throughout history.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Atta over time
The chart below shows babies named Atta registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Atta, the clearest high point is 2023. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Atta by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Atta was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4613 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4663 | 6 | 2 |
| 2000s | #3301 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Atta
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Atta: questions and answers
How popular is the name Atta in the UK right now?
In 2024, Atta was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Atta most popular?
The peak year on record was 2023, with 4 babies registered as Atta in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Atta?
A masculine Arabic name meaning "gift" or "gift from God".
How many people are called Atta in the UK?
A total of 19 babies have been registered as Atta across the 6 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.