Christa
Christa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Christa
- A female given name from Ancient Greek.
Etymology
Contraction of Christina and Christiana. Rare until the second half of the 20th century, reinforced by the German Christa.
How popular is Christa?
Since 1880, 32,843 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Christa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #178 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #4474 in 1971. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Christa
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Christa
Sister and brother names that share Christa's Greek roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Christa FAQ
What does the name Christa mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek. Contraction of Christina and Christiana. Rare until the second half of the 20th century, reinforced by the German Christa.
What is the origin of the name Christa?
Christa is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Christa?
Since 1880, 32,843 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Christa (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #178 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #4474 in 1971. In 2025, 17 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Christa a boy or girl name?
Christa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 32,843 girls and 27 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.