Alta
Alta: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Alta
- A female given name from Latin possibly from Latin alta (“high”), fairly common in the United States in the nineteenth century.
- A male given name from Latin.
How popular is Alta?
Since 1880, 28,931 girls and 117 boys in the U.S. have been named Alta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #137 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #740 in 1895. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Alta FAQ
What does the name Alta mean?
A female given name from Latin possibly from Latin alta (“high”), fairly common in the United States in the nineteenth century. A male given name from Latin.
What is the origin of the name Alta?
Alta is listed as a name of Latin possibly from Latin alta origin.
How popular is the name Alta?
Since 1880, 28,931 girls and 117 boys in the U.S. have been named Alta (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #137 in 1881. Its highest rank for boys was #740 in 1895. In 2025, 33 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Alta a boy or girl name?
Alta is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 28,931 girls and 117 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.