Alta Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Latin
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'elevated' or 'high', Alta is a name that symbolizes strength and determination.
Meaning of the Name Alta
Alta is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'elevated' or 'high'. It is derived from the Latin word 'altus' which signifies 'high' or 'lofty'. The name may also be associated with the Spanish word 'alta' which means 'tall'. Alta is a name that symbolizes strength, ambition, and determination.
Popularity of the Name Alta
The popularity for the name Alta peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 820 births, which ranked number 387 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Alta had the most female births in 1918 with 820, which ranked number 221 out of 5,585 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1895 with 9, which ranked number 739 out of 1,241 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Alta has increased sharply over the last ten years from 15 births to 31 births, an increase of 106.67%. Among females, Alta has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 15 births to 31 births, an increase of 106.67%.
Nationwide Popularity of Alta
- 20 Year Trend of Alta: 40.91%
- 10 Year Trend of Alta: 106.67%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Alta: 106.67%
Popularity of Alta by State
Among females, Alta was most popular in Western states with 7 births in the region. It was most commonly used in UT, with 7 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Alta. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 525 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Alta
- Total Births of Alta: 33 (7.53%)
- Female Births of Alta: 33 (7.53%)
Given the upward trend of Alta over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.53% increase in total births, for a total of 33 births in 2024. For Females, births for Alta have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 33 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.53%.