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Who was Akhenaten’s mother?

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Sculpted head of Akhenaten, ancient Egyptian pharaoh, with elongated facial features and a tall, ornate headdress, displayed at the Alexandria National Museum. — Akhenaten Akhenaten, sculpture in the Alexandria National Museum, Egypt.

Akhenaten’s mother was Tiy, who was the chief queen of Amenhotep III.12

Although she was not of royal blood, Tiy was a prominent and influential figure in the Egyptian court, and her name appeared alongside the king's on official documents. She remained a significant presence during the reign of her son, Akhenaten.123