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Alta

Pronunciation: [ AHLT-uh ]

Boy Name #31,453 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Alta is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced AHLT-uh.

Parents who love the name Alta often also consider Alice, Alma, Allie .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#31,453
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Also a Girl Name

Alta is also used as a girl name, ranked #6119.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alta

Is Alta a boy or girl name?
Alta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31453. As a girl name, it is ranked #6119. Alta is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Alta?
Alta is pronounced AHLT-uh.
How popular is the name Alta?
Alta is currently ranked #31453 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Is Alta a common or rare name?
Alta is an uncommon name, ranked #31453 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Alta

Alta is a boy name .

Is Alta a boy or girl name? Alta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,453 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #6,119. Alta is more commonly used as a girl name.

Alta is currently ranked #31,453 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Alta include Alton, Altair . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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