Alta
- Pronunciation
- [Al-ta]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- High. Abbreviation Of Altagracia - A Reference To The High Grace Of Jesus' Mother Mary.
- Origin
- Spanish
Alta Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 28,898 baby girls have been named Alta. The name peaked in 1918 with 820 US births that year (rank #221). In 2024, ranked #5949 nationally — 5,728 places below its 1918 peak.
Top States for Alta
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Alta births are: Texas (1,827), Oklahoma (1,296), Missouri (1,149).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Alta
If you like Alta's Spanish origin, consider these related names: Abran, Abril, Adana, Adelita, Adella. Browse all Spanish names →
4-Letter Names Starting with A
Names with Alta's exact length and starting letter: Aala, Aart, Aase, Aban, Abba.
Quick Facts About Alta
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altha | Healer | Female | English |
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Compare Alta to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Alta against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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