Almeta
Almeta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Nourishing, kind, or ambitious.
Origin and history
Almeta is a female given name of Latin origin, likely derived from the word 'almus' meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind'. It enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is a rare and vintage name, with virtually no recorded births in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
2,241 babies in the United States have been named Almeta since 1880. It ranks #3714 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- SC (40 %)
- NC (27.5 %)
- TX (11.2 %)
- OK (4.8 %)
- MS (4.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 29 |
| 1900-1910 | 138 |
| 1910-1920 | 377 |
| 1920-1930 | 549 |
| 1930-1940 | 428 |
| 1940-1950 | 276 |
| 1950-1960 | 206 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 83 |
| 1980-1990 | 41 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Almeta
- Almeta Speaks: Singer, Musician
Nicknames
Meta, Ally
Fun facts
- Almeta saw its highest U.S. usage in the 1910s and 1920s before gradually fading from common usage.
- It shares roots with the Latin element 'almus', which also gives rise to terms like alma mater.