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Alberta as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Alberta

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The baby name Alberta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ælˈbɜːrtə/ (US: /ælˈbɝtə/) — AL-BUR-tə.

Alberta is Germanic, Latin in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Germanic, Latin
Pronunciation: /ælˈbɜːrtə/ (US: /ælˈbɝtə/) — AL-BUR-tə

What is the meaning of the name Alberta ?

The baby name Alberta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ælˈbɜːrtə/ (US: /ælˈbɝtə/) — AL-BUR-tə.

Alberta is Germanic, Latin in Origin.

Alberta is the feminine form of Albert, rooted in Old High German Adalberaht (adal “noble” + beraht “bright, famous”), conveying “noble and bright.” Carried through medieval Latin Albertus and continental vernaculars, the name established itself across German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English traditions, often via dynastic or saintly associations with Albert.

In English-speaking countries, Alberta saw strongest use in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, aligning with Victorian tastes; it declined mid-century and today reads as a vintage revival. The Canadian province of Alberta, named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, bolstered its public profile. International variants and related forms include Alberte (French, Danish), Albertina and Albertine (elaborations), and Elberta (American). Common diminutives are Berta, Bertie, and Allie, with regional short forms such as Beta or Albie occasionally encountered.

Alberta has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Alberta

Alberta Watson Actor · Born 1955 · Canada Alberta Watson was a Canadian film and television actress best known for her powerful screen roles. She appeared in films and series such as Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Spanking the Monkey, and 24. Alberta Adams Musician · Born 1917 · United States Alberta Adams was an American blues singer best known for her long career in Detroit’s blues scene. Raised in Detroit, Michigan, she started out as a tap dancer and nightclub singer in the 1930s before becoming a respected blues performer. Alberta Vaughn Actor · Born 1904 · United States Alberta Vaughn was an American actress best known for her work in silent films during the 1920s. She gained popularity with her role in the 'Our Gang' series and starred in films like 'The Night Cry' and 'The College Boob'.

Alberta – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
AL 0 #76 1 2,372
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
SI 0 #80 1 1,612
GH Girls 0 #87 607 6,973
LT 0 #88 1 949
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
CY Girls 0 #125 1 3,755
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
RS Girls 0 #137 1 1,651
MT Girls 0 #148 6 3,773
GH 0 #157 93 5,396
SI Girls 0 #160 15 2,769
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
HR 0 #181 1 2,081
CZ 0 #186 1 3,154
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #188 3 4,850
LT Girls 0 #192 9 1,904
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
AO Girls 0 #196 14 4,575
AL Girls 0 #209 14 4,141
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #233 5 7,146
GR Girls 0 #242 8 6,293
PT 0 #249 2 4,161
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
Canada Girls 2023 #275 5 2,824
JM Girls 0 #277 2 7,507
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #288 2 8,139
HR Girls 0 #290 5 3,687
AL Boys 0 #300 4 5,122
DK Girls 0 #327 3 7,429
GH Boys 0 #329 17 8,138
KZ Girls 0 #329 4 5,862
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
MU Girls 0 #334 18 8,539
JO Girls 0 #336 4 7,570
GT 0 #337 2 5,948
QA Girls 0 #340 4 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
BO 0 #350 32 6,868
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #358 2 8,829
IT Girls 0 #359 3,176 9,415
PL Girls 0 #363 2 5,096
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PT Girls 0 #384 68 7,952
Austria Girls 0 #410 11 1,885
France Girls 2015 #411 3 3,223
UY Boys 0 #413 1 5,922
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
BO Girls 0 #422 202 9,488
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
MX 0 #441 5 8,339
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
PA Girls 0 #472 10 9,861
ZA 0 #472 3 14,421
AR Boys 0 #480 4 7,628
GT Girls 0 #485 21 7,500
KW Girls 0 #500 16 19,177
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
RU Boys 0 #526 1 12,621
CM Girls 0 #528 13 11,671
IT 0 #529 189 4,183
UY Girls 0 #530 7 6,731
PS Girls 0 #540 8 10,981
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CR Girls 0 #567 7 11,342
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
AR Girls 0 #577 23 8,289
BH 0 #585 3 17,937
AE Girls 0 #589 9 20,968
HK Girls 0 #605 11 16,104
BO Boys 0 #618 5 9,244
SG Girls 0 #631 2 18,916
IL Girls 0 #643 3 11,648
LB 0 #683 8 13,263
CL Boys 0 #697 4 13,390
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
MX Girls 0 #710 588 17,781
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
NG Girls 0 #750 37 15,093
SY 0 #763 5 11,684
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
PE Girls 0 #801 144 14,861
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
Germany Girls 0 #813 26 4,949
CL Girls 0 #823 29 14,098
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
Spain Girls 0 #865 119 5,561
NL Girls 0 #896 60 5,933
United States Girls 2024 #908 9 8,487
SA Girls 0 #911 25 25,931
PE Boys 0 #922 5 14,506
BR Girls 0 #930 12 12,708
CO Boys 0 #976 6 15,656
MY Girls 0 #985 10 24,821
EG Girls 0 #1,004 6 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,026 8 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,039 1 16,750
CO Girls 0 #1,060 19 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,110 32 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,195 5 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
TR 0 #1,251 4 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,272 1 25,619
IT Boys 0 #1,444 28 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Alberta is popular in 73 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
AE
AL

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People also ask about Alberta

Alberta is predominantly a girl's name.
Alberta is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /ælˈbɜːrtə/ (US: /ælˈbɝtə/) — AL-BUR-tə.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Albertha, Albertina, Albertine, Berta, Elberta and Alberte.
Across languages, Alberta has these equivalents: Albert (masculine), Albertina (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese), Albertine (French), Berta (diminutive).
Yes — Alberta ranked #275 in Canada in 2023, and appears in official birth registries across 3 countries.
Alberta ranks highest in Canada (#275 in 2023).
Alberta's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #411 in 2015 to #411 in 2015 in France.
Yes — 3 notable people named Alberta are in our database, including Alberta Watson (Actor), Alberta Adams (Musician), Alberta Vaughn (Actor).