The nameAgata
Agata is the Italian, Polish and Scandinavian form of Agatha.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Agata comes from the Greek agathos, "good".
Origin
Greek, through European languages.
History
Saint Agatha, martyred in Sicily in the 3rd century, is the patron saint of Catania.
Popularity of the name Agata
Agata in the United Kingdom
Agata was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 333 births over the decade, 66% of all recorded babies named Agata. Its rise began around 2006, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Agata in the United Kingdom were born before 2014, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 12 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.
Agata in Norway
Agata was most popular in Norway in the 1980s, with 228 births over the decade, 45% of all recorded babies named Agata. Its rise began around 1965, and it peaked in 1985. Half of all babies named Agata in Norway were born before 1985, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Agata in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Agata mean?
Agata comes from the Greek agathos, "good".
What is the origin of the name Agata?
Greek, through European languages.
Is Agata a girl's or a boy's name?
Agata is a girl's name.