Alta - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's and girl's name Alta \a-lta, al-ta\ is pronounced ALL-tah. It is of Latin origin, and its meaning is "high, elevated". Short form of Altagracia, a reference to the "high grace" of Mary, the mother of Jesus.

Alta has 2 variant forms: Allta and Altha.

Baby names that sound like Alta are Alda, Aleta and Alita.

Alta is a very popular female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Alta. Click here to compare Alta with related baby names.