Alberta
Alberta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌælˈbɜː(ɹ).tə/
Meaning and origin of Alberta
- A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Albert.
Etymology
From Albert + -a. The province was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.
How popular is Alberta?
Since 1880, 70,365 girls and 399 boys in the U.S. have been named Alberta (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #104 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #1005 in 1906. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Alberta
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Alberta
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Alberta FAQ
What does the name Alberta mean?
A female given name from the Germanic languages, masculine equivalent Albert. From Albert + -a. The province was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.
What is the origin of the name Alberta?
Alberta is listed as a name of Germanic origin.
How popular is the name Alberta?
Since 1880, 70,365 girls and 399 boys in the U.S. have been named Alberta (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #104 in 1910. Its highest rank for boys was #1005 in 1906. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alberta a boy or girl name?
Alberta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 70,365 girls and 399 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.