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The baby name Christa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-tə (US: /ˈkrɪs.tə/; German/Scandinavian: /ˈkʁɪsta/ or /ˈkriːsta/).

Christa is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: KRIS-tə (US: /ˈkrɪs.tə/; German/Scandinavian: /ˈkʁɪsta/ or /ˈkriːsta/)

What is the meaning of the name Christa ?

The baby name Christa is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced KRIS-tə (US: /ˈkrɪs.tə/; German/Scandinavian: /ˈkʁɪsta/ or /ˈkriːsta/).

Christa is Greek in Origin.

Christa is a feminine given name derived from Latin Christa/Christiana and ultimately from Greek Christos “anointed,” conveying the sense of “follower of Christ” or “anointed.” In many languages it functions as a clipped form of Christina/Christine, and in German it established itself as an independent name. Cognates and close variants include Krista (common in Scandinavian, Baltic, and Slavic contexts), Kristina, Christina, Christine, Kristen, Kristine, and diminutives Chris, Christie, Christy, and Kris.

Use is strongest in German-speaking Europe from the early 20th century through the postwar decades, with steady adoption in Scandinavia and Central/Eastern Europe via the Krista/Kristina forms. In the English-speaking world, Christa saw mid- to late-20th-century visibility, aided by figures such as Christa McAuliffe, the American teacher-astronaut. While its popularity has softened in recent years, the name retains a classic, understated profile and international familiarity, balancing traditional Christian roots with a streamlined modern sound.

Christa has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Christa

Christa B. Allen Actor · Born 1991 · United States Christa B. Allen is an American actress best known for her role as the younger version of Jennifer Garner's character in the film '13 Going on 30'. Born in 1991, she has also appeared in the TV series 'Revenge' as Charlotte Grayson. Christa Miller Actor · Born 1964 · United States Christa Miller is an American actor best known for her role as Kate O'Brien on the TV show 'The Drew Carey Show' and as Jordan Sullivan on 'Scrubs'. She has also appeared in the series 'Cougar Town'. Christa Theret Actor · Born 1991 · France Christa Theret is a French actress best known for her role in the film 'LOL (Laughing Out Loud)' where she starred alongside Sophie Marceau. Born in 1991, she has also appeared in movies like 'Renoir' and 'The Man Who Laughs'.
Christa Tordy Actor · Born 1904 · Germany Christa Tordy was a German film actress best known for her work in German cinema in the 1920s and 1930s, including films like Ich bei Tag und du bei Nacht and Die blonde Nachtigall. Born Anneliese Uhlhorn, she was discovered while visiting her cousin Mady Christians in Berlin and became a leading star for a short time before retiring after marrying Harry Liedtke.

Christa – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 1977 #1 — 545
HT Girls 0 #23 1 950
NA 0 #25 9 2,537
BI Girls 0 #29 5 726
MV Girls 0 #35 1 2,021
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
MO 0 #52 1 2,706
CY 0 #59 2 1,632
Austria Girls 0 #61 1,474 1,885
NA Girls 0 #82 175 7,146
ID Girls 0 #100 3 3,319
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
CY Girls 0 #109 13 3,755
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
Germany Girls 0 #113 3,678 4,949
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
ID Boys 0 #135 1 4,130
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
MT Girls 0 #138 14 3,773
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
Austria 0 #140 77 850
BW Girls 0 #149 3 4,216
CR 0 #149 10 5,526
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
SI Girls 0 #176 2 2,769
LU Girls 0 #182 9 4,850
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
Sweden Girls 2018 #186 3 1,665
DK 0 #189 15 5,198
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
HU Girls 0 #214 10 3,308
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
NL Girls 0 #216 1,816 5,933
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
GR Girls 0 #229 14 6,293
BG Girls 0 #230 2 3,559
MO Boys 0 #234 1 5,842
DK Girls 0 #242 76 7,429
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
NA Boys 0 #249 5 6,830
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
MO Girls 0 #262 2 7,056
Finland Girls 0 #269 135 1,368
NL 0 #270 125 2,481
ZA 0 #271 178 14,421
NG 0 #272 1 5,926
Finland 0 #273 35 830
Canada Girls 2020 #277 7 2,919
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #284 6 8,139
ZA Girls 0 #290 2,110 25,928
HR Girls 0 #292 3 3,687
Germany 0 #296 147 2,542
GH Girls 0 #311 14 6,973
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
MU Girls 0 #321 31 8,539
PE 0 #327 3 6,350
GT 0 #335 4 5,948
CN Girls 0 #338 12 8,829
HK 0 #338 11 8,483
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CZ Girls 0 #345 7 5,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
PL Girls 0 #364 1 5,096
France Girls 2021 #400 6 3,185
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
Finland Girls 2026 #408 531 3,895
OM Girls 0 #416 9 15,987
PH Girls 0 #424 6 13,098
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
PT Girls 0 #464 8 7,952
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
RU Girls 0 #486 13 11,913
GT Girls 0 #488 18 7,500
CM Girls 0 #504 37 11,671
CR Girls 0 #508 25 11,342
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
PA Girls 0 #518 1 9,861
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
IR Girls 0 #540 6 8,334
AE Girls 0 #541 13 20,968
PS Girls 0 #543 5 10,981
KW Girls 0 #554 8 19,177
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
CM Boys 0 #574 2 12,054
SG Girls 0 #575 12 18,916
HK Girls 0 #579 37 16,104
BH 0 #580 8 17,937
LB 0 #586 73 13,263
IL Girls 0 #641 5 11,648
BO Girls 0 #650 2 9,488
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #699 16 4,183
SY 0 #719 10 11,684
SG Boys 0 #738 2 17,960
NG Girls 0 #767 20 15,093
KW Boys 0 #803 4 18,755
CL Girls 0 #821 31 14,098
TN 0 #862 4 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #902 15 8,487
OM Boys 0 #917 2 17,948
BR Girls 0 #923 19 12,708
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
EG Girls 0 #933 27 14,742
Germany Boys 0 #939 14 5,697
Spain Girls 0 #949 35 5,561
MY Girls 0 #960 35 24,821
NG Boys 0 #1,001 1 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,002 9 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
MX Boys 0 #1,032 2 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,143 1 22,615
CO Girls 0 #1,149 4 16,140
ZA Boys 0 #1,153 26 25,619
MX Girls 0 #1,166 18 17,781
MY Boys 0 #1,178 5 25,439
TR 0 #1,193 19 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,260 187 9,415
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Christa is popular in 74 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Canada
United States
Sweden
Ireland

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People also ask about Christa

Christa is predominantly a girl's name.
Christa is a 2 syllable name, pronounced KRIS-tə (US: /ˈkrɪs.tə/; German/Scandinavian: /ˈkʁɪsta/ or /ˈkriːsta/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Christina, Christine, Cristina, Krista, Kristina and Kristine.
Across languages, Christa has these equivalents: Christian (m), Kristian (m).
Yes, very popular — Christa ranked #1 in Ireland in 1977, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Christa ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 1977).
Christa's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #415 in 2011 to #400 in 2021 in France.
Yes — 4 notable people named Christa are in our database, including Christa B. Allen (Actor), Christa Miller (Actor), Christa Theret (Actor).