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
"Small; little one"
Origin: English
Alta is more popular, ranked #6119 vs #31342 for Tiney.
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Alta is more popular, ranked #6119 compared to Tiney at #31342 in the United States.
Alta means "high, elevated" (Latin origin). Tiney means "Small; little one" (English origin).
Alta is primarily a girl name. Tiney is primarily a boy name.