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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Noble and bright (feminine form of Albert)
- Origin
- Germanic
- Gender
- Used for both boys and girls
- Pronunciation
- al-BER-tuh
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
al-BER-tuhIPA /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.
Names Like Alberta
These names have followed a similar path to Alberta in U.S. popularity over the years.
FAQ
What does the name Alberta mean?
Noble and bright (feminine form of Albert). (Source: Wiktionary)
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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