Alberta

At a Glance: Name: Alberta – Meaning: noble and bright (feminine form of Albert) – Origin: Germanic – Gender: used for both boys and girls – Pronunciation: al-BER-tuh

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Alberta is the feminine form of Albert, a Germanic name meaning noble and bright. It's a name with real history in American naming records, having been well-used in the early 1900s before fading into rarity. If you're drawn to a name with old-fashioned roots and a strong, clear meaning, Alberta is worth a look.

Meaning & Origin of Alberta

Meaning: Noble and bright (feminine form of Albert).

Origin: Germanic.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Alberta

Phonetic: al-BER-tuh   IPA: /ælˈbɜːrtə/

Popularity of Alberta

Alberta peaked at #104 in 1910, when 832 babies received the name, but by 2024 it had fallen all the way to #10281 with just 9 babies given the name — a dramatic drop across more than a century of SSA records dating back to 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Alberta mean?

Noble and bright (feminine form of Albert). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Alberta)

How do you pronounce Alberta?

Alberta is pronounced al-BER-tuh (IPA: /ælˈbɜːrtə/).

Is Alberta a popular name right now?

Alberta peaked at #104 in 1910 and is ranked #10281 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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