Alta
Alta is a girl's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
High, tall, elevated, or exalted.
Origin and history
Alta is a feminine given name derived from the Latin word meaning 'high' or 'exalted'. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States, it has fallen out of the top rankings in contemporary usage. It also appears as a place name, notably associated with skiing destinations and historic towns.
Popularity in the United States
28,931 babies in the United States have been named Alta since 1880. It ranks #851 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1927.
States where it is most popular
- TX (10.4 %)
- OK (7.4 %)
- MO (6.5 %)
- KY (6.1 %)
- AR (5.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 1,523 |
| 1890-1900 | 2,796 |
| 1900-1910 | 3,091 |
| 1910-1920 | 6,028 |
| 1920-1930 | 6,198 |
| 1930-1940 | 3,670 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,255 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,280 |
| 1960-1970 | 589 |
| 1970-1980 | 420 |
| 1980-1990 | 289 |
| 1990-2000 | 188 |
| 2000-2010 | 186 |
| 2010-2019 | 244 |
| 2020-2029 | 174 |
Famous people named Alta
- Alta Gerrey: Poet, Publisher
Fun facts
- Alta was a top 200 name for girls in the United States during the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- The name is shared with several towns and famous locations, including the Alta Ski Area in Utah.