Alta
Meaning
"high, elevated"
Origin: Latin
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #6,119
- Total SSA Count
- 20
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Al, Allie
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"high, elevated"
Origin: Latin
"wealthy guardian"
Origin: Old English
Alta is more popular, ranked #6119 vs #6124 for Eda.
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Alta is more popular, ranked #6119 compared to Eda at #6124 in the United States.
Alta means "high, elevated" (Latin origin). Eda means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).
Alta is primarily a girl name. Eda is primarily a girl name.