Athena is a feminine given name of Greek origin, often used in reference to the Greco-Roman goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and handicraft.

Athena was among the top 10 names for newborn girls in the Philippines in 2022.

It has been one of the 500 most popular names for girls in England and Wales since 2012 and was the 104th most popular name for newborn British girls in 2023.

It has also been well-used in recent years in Canada, France, Iceland, Italy, and New Zealand.

The popularity of mythological names also increased in use for babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic.