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Ptah

puh-TAH /pʊˈtɑ/ Ancient Egyptian

At a glance

In short
Discover the ancient Egyptian name Ptah, embodying creativity and skillfulness, with a rich history and distinctive character.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2020 (#12,022)
Babies in 2020
5 (<0.01% of boys)
First recorded
2020 (the only year on record)

Meaning of Ptah

Originating from ancient Egyptian mythology, the name Ptah holds a strong and distinctive character. Pronounced as puh-TAH (/pʊˈtɑ/), this male name reflects the rich history of Egypt. Ptah was revered as a creator god, associated with craftsmanship, architecture, and creation. As such, this name carries connotations of creativity, skillfulness, and ingenuity. While variations such as Ptaah exist, they retain the same essence and significance. Although not widely popular in recent years in the United States (with only 5 occurrences in 2020), Ptah's unique origins and associations make it an enticing choice for parents seeking a distinct and meaningful name for their baby boy.

How to pronounce Ptah

Ancient Egyptian

Popularity of Ptah in the U.S.

Ptah appears in the records for the U.S. only in 2020, ranked #12,022 with 5 babies.

Bar chart: 5 boys named Ptah in the U.S. in 2020, ranked #12,022 among boy names.
  • Boys named Ptah (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale)
In 2020. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2020 1 row
Ptah: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2020512,022new