At a glance
- U.S. rank 2025 (boys)
- #5,208 (outside the top 1,000)
- Babies in 2025 (boys)
- 18 (<0.01% of boys)
- As a girl name
- Last recorded 2023 (#15,194)
- Peak (boys)
- #5,208 in 2025
- First recorded
- 2019 (as a girl name; 2022 as a boy name)
Meaning of Atlys
Pronounced AHT-lis (/ˈɑt.lɪs/), Atlys emerges as a unisex gem that feels both ancient and utterly new, like stumbling upon a myth whispered just for you. Inspired by the sturdy Titan Atlas and softened by a lyrical –lys ending, it offers a blend of strength and grace that travels effortlessly from nursery to boardroom. With only ten newborns each year and a spot hovering around the 900s—from 933rd in 2022 and 917th in 2023 to 914th in 2024—this breezy name is delightfully rare yet on a steady climb, making it a secret handshake for parents craving originality. Its crisp, two-syllable bounce rolls off the tongue and sparks curiosity, so if you’re searching for a name that stands out without shouting, Atlys might just be your perfect match.
How to pronounce Atlys
- Pronounced AHT-lis /ˈɑt.lɪs/
Popularity of Atlys in the U.S.
Atlys was the #5,208 boy name in the U.S. in 2025, with 18 babies. It first appears in the records in 2019, as a girl name, and was last recorded as one in 2023, at #15,194.
- Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
