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
"wild searcher, long seeker"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Alta is more popular, ranked #6119 vs #6159 for Sheridan.
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Alta is more popular, ranked #6119 compared to Sheridan at #6159 in the United States.
Alta means "high, elevated" (Latin origin). Sheridan means "wild searcher, long seeker" (Irish Gaelic origin).
Alta is primarily a girl name. Sheridan is primarily a girl name.