Alta
Meaninghigh · Spanish
- US rank
- #4,265
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #137 in 1881
33 babies were named Alta in the US in 2025. It has climbed 738 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025
US births per million boys, 1889–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Alta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 48,780 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Alta, 33 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Alta would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryAlta has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Altas, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1881, when it ranked #137. Today it's #4,265, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendAlta has climbed 738 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,265. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedAlta is most popular in Utah, where it ranks #539. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Spanish, Alta means “high”. Our records link it to Latin and Spanish roots.
About the name Alta
Alta is a girl name of Latin and Spanish origin meaning “high”. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, starting with A and ending in “-lta”. US birth records list Alta for girls from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1881, when it ranked #137 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,265, with 33 babies.
Origin:Latin namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 1,148 | 871 girls |
| 1890s | 1,260 | 794 girls |
| 1900s | 1,063 | 941 girls |
| 1910s | 760 | 1,315 girls |
| 1920s | 517 | 1,933 girls |
| 1930s | 345 | 2,900 girls |
| 1940s | 162 | 6,171 girls |
| 1950s | 68 | 14,799 girls |
| 1960s | 32 | 31,270 girls |
| 1970s | 27 | 36,805 girls |
| 1980s | 17 | 59,207 girls |
| 1990s | 10 | 95,877 girls |
| 2000s | 10 | 99,010 girls |
| 2010s | 14 | 71,582 girls |
| 2020s | 18 | 55,970 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 45 | 22,124 boys |
| 1890s | 17 | 59,067 boys |
| 1900s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 1910s | 3.4 | 291,545 boys |
| 1920s | 2.7 | 366,300 boys |
| 1930s | 4.0 | 253,165 boys |
More Latin girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Amelia · work, industrious
- Girl name: Mia · possibly beloved
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Ava · possibly bird, or life
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
Questions about the name Alta
What does the name Alta mean?
Alta means “high” in Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Alta?
Alta has Latin, Spanish roots in our records. Other Latin names include Olivia, Amelia, Mia.
Is Alta a boy or girl name?
Alta is a girl name.
How popular is the name Alta?
Alta ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 1881 (#137).