Girl Name · Greek Origin
Agatha
Considering Agatha? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Good", rooted in Greek naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Aletha.
Agatha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Good
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Agatha to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Agatha as A·G·A·T·H·A, with 6 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Agatha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Agatha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Agathaa, Agathae, Agathay, Agath.
- Nicknames: Aga and A.
- Middle names: Pair Agatha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Agatha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Aletha, Aretha, Ayesha, Aiesha, Aleatha — full picks on the sibling names for Agatha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Agatha? Browse our names like Agatha guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Agatha
What does the name Agatha mean?
Agatha means "Good" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Agatha?
Agatha originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Agatha?
Agatha has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Agatha a boy's or girl's name?
Agatha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Agatha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Agatha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Agatha?
Names that share Agatha's sound and style include Aletha, Aretha, Ayesha, Aiesha, Aleatha.
What middle names pair well with Agatha?
Good middle-name fits for Agatha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Agatha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Agatha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Agatha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Agatha share its rhythm without rhyming — Aletha, Aretha, Ayesha all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.