Alta

Alta - A very unique female name

Alta appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #195. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Alta and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Alta? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Alta. The baby girl name Alta was given to 7 baby girls in 2025, ranking #4130 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 186,210 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Alta peaked in popularity 116 years ago in 1910 on position 195.

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Alta is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Alta is currently topping the baby name charts in Utah at position #542 - and is the least popular in Utah at position #542.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Alta is where you live.

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Alta origin and meaning

Latin / Spanish word name

'High, tall' — Latin alta, also the ordinary Spanish word

Alta was an early-20th-century regular, peaking in 1918, when Latin word names were fashionable. It faded through the century and now appears only a few times a year.

Attested etymology

Alta is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Alta, pop culture references for the name Alta and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Alta

We've found the following names that sound similar to Alta, sorted by popularity.

Althea / Aleta / Aletha / Alda / Alethea / Awilda / Aleida / Alida / Altha / Aleyda /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Alta

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Alta a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Alta?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

AL-tuh · /ˈæltə/

Around the world

• Alta (Spanish) — Used as-is; the word for 'high, tall.'

Famous bearers

None yet — no bearer for this name is documented well enough for us to list, so we show none rather than pad the list.

Style

Word nameVintage revival

Why parents choose it

A short, stately Latin word name with a 1910s vintage feel.

Worth knowing

• Also a place-name element (Alta California, Alta Norway) and a ski area name.