What is the origin of the name Atalaya?

Atalaya is a name of Spanish origin.

How popular is the name Atalaya?

Atalaya is currently ranked #8984 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Atalaya?

Atalaya is pronounced ah-tah-LAH-yah.

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Atalaya

ah-tah-LAH-yah

Popularity

#8984

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

235

Peak Year

#14 in 2018

First Recorded

1971

Style

Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Spanish origin, meaning 'watchtower' or 'lookout tower'.

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Tala Atta

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Tala Atta

Similar Names

Alessia Aaliyah Arabella Catalina

Personality Traits

strongprotectivevigilantindependent

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