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
"vigilant, watchful"
Origin: Irish Gaelic (Cathasaigh)
Kacy is more popular, ranked #6085 vs #6119 for Alta.
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Kacy is more popular, ranked #6085 compared to Alta at #6119 in the United States.
Alta means "high, elevated" (Latin origin). Kacy means "vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic (Cathasaigh) origin).
Alta is primarily a girl name. Kacy is primarily a girl name.