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The baby name Roberta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /roʊˈbɜːrtə/ (English),/roˈbɛrta/ (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese),roh-BER-tah (phonetic).

Roberta is Germanic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Germanic
Pronunciation: /roʊˈbɜːrtə/ (English),/roˈbɛrta/ (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese),roh-BER-tah (phonetic)

What is the meaning of the name Roberta ?

The baby name Roberta is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /roʊˈbɜːrtə/ (English),/roˈbɛrta/ (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese),roh-BER-tah (phonetic).

Roberta is Germanic in Origin.

Roberta is the feminine form of Robert, from the Old High German Hrodebert (Proto-Germanic hrōþiz “fame” + berhtaz “bright”), giving the meaning “bright fame” or “famed and shining.” The name spread with the Normans via Robert, and Roberta developed as its female counterpart in several European languages, especially Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and English; Hungarian uses Róberta.

In English-speaking countries, Roberta gained traction in the late 19th century, peaking in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s before tapering off; in Italy and parts of Latin America it remains familiar. Variants and related forms include Robertina and French Robertine, with Berta/Bertha as a shortened form. Diminutives and nicknames include Bobbi/Bobbie, Robbie, Roby, Bertie, Ro, and Robin/Robyn. Notable bearers range from singer Roberta Flack to Italian tennis player Roberta Vinci, underscoring the name’s international reach.

Roberta has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Roberta

Roberta Metsola Politician · Born 1979 · Malta Roberta Metsola is a prominent Maltese politician who gained significant attention as the President of the European Parliament, a role she assumed in January 2022. She is known for her work on European policies and her efforts to address various political challenges within the EU. Born in 1979, Metsola has been an influential figure in Maltese and European politics. Roberta Peters Musician · Born 1930 · United States Roberta Peters was an American soprano known for her remarkable career at the Metropolitan Opera. She was particularly famous for her roles in operas like 'The Magic Flute' and 'Rigoletto'. Her clear voice and dynamic performances captivated audiences for decades.

Celebrity babies named Roberta

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Roberta Wallach Anne Jackson television actor ★★★★★ Eli Wallach television actor ★★★★★

Roberta – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2021 #1 — 897
BW 0 #19 1 960
HT Girls 0 #22 2 950
IT Girls 0 #22 118,184 9,415
KR Boys 0 #27 1 897
MT Girls 0 #33 165 3,773
NA 0 #33 1 2,537
EE 0 #35 3 1,051
IT 0 #36 8,517 4,183
MT 0 #36 8 1,767
HN Girls 0 #38 1 884
IT Girls 2005 #48 1,095 48
LT 0 #55 33 949
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
LU 0 #65 2 2,830
JP 0 #74 4 4,057
AO 0 #76 2 2,729
LT Girls 0 #77 254 1,904
SI 0 #78 3 1,612
BG 0 #80 3 1,799
RS 0 #84 1 923
BR Girls 0 #88 5,886 12,708
JM 0 #91 3 3,714
MD Girls 0 #91 2 865
BR 0 #101 355 5,969
ID Girls 0 #101 2 3,319
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
HU 0 #111 5 1,675
BN Girls 0 #114 1 5,459
EC 0 #118 4 2,502
OM 0 #119 3 6,215
CY Girls 0 #122 4 3,755
GR 0 #133 3 3,911
Switzerland Girls 2024 #134 2 1,786
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
PA 0 #136 3 3,797
RS Girls 0 #136 2 1,651
HR Girls 0 #138 247 3,687
EE Girls 0 #141 2 1,888
HR 0 #143 37 2,081
LT Boys 0 #151 1 2,166
AO Girls 0 #156 54 4,575
CR 0 #160 6 5,526
LU Girls 0 #161 25 4,850
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
Sweden Girls 2019 #172 2 1,585
SI Girls 0 #174 4 2,769
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
AE 0 #185 3 10,220
HU Girls 0 #188 36 3,308
AR 0 #189 5 2,915
AL Girls 0 #196 27 4,141
JP Girls 0 #196 50 6,592
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
GH Girls 0 #220 115 6,973
BG Girls 0 #224 8 3,559
PS 0 #225 2 5,692
GR Girls 0 #229 14 6,293
PT 0 #232 15 4,161
NA Girls 0 #234 4 7,146
GH 0 #242 7 5,396
JM Girls 0 #245 15 7,507
AO Boys 0 #246 4 5,568
EC Girls 0 #255 4 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #259 5 7,056
NG 0 #270 3 5,926
BO Girls 0 #273 487 9,488
Canada Girls 2023 #275 5 2,824
SG 0 #280 3 11,010
IL 0 #281 2 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
JM Boys 0 #291 3 6,876
PT Girls 0 #294 173 7,952
BO 0 #297 85 6,868
DK Girls 0 #300 17 7,429
GT 0 #304 11 5,948
MU Girls 0 #318 34 8,539
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
CZ Girls 0 #330 12 5,378
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
PL Girls 0 #331 24 5,096
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #338 2 7,570
QA Girls 0 #339 5 15,378
MY 0 #353 2 12,352
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
HK 0 #355 3 8,483
SD Girls 0 #356 3 7,678
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
Austria Girls 0 #371 50 1,885
NL 0 #378 14 2,481
PH Girls 0 #379 12 13,098
PT Boys 0 #380 2 7,951
OM Girls 0 #382 15 15,987
CL 0 #387 25 6,867
MX 0 #391 23 8,339
France Girls 2021 #403 3 3,185
BD Girls 0 #405 2 8,413
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
Germany 0 #411 27 2,542
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
UY Girls 0 #422 89 6,731
Spain 0 #435 18 2,326
PA Girls 0 #461 21 9,861
ZA 0 #468 7 14,421
GT Girls 0 #472 34 7,500
AR Boys 0 #475 9 7,628
AR Girls 0 #482 118 8,289
CR Girls 0 #482 51 11,342
RU Girls 0 #486 13 11,913
PS Girls 0 #503 21 10,981
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
CO 0 #506 5 7,768
CR Boys 0 #509 2 10,188
IR Girls 0 #518 13 8,334
IQ Girls 0 #525 1 11,303
AE Girls 0 #526 28 20,968
CM Girls 0 #526 15 11,671
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
LY 0 #559 1 12,703
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
SG Girls 0 #568 19 18,916
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
MX Girls 0 #579 904 17,781
BO Boys 0 #580 13 9,244
BH 0 #583 5 17,937
HK Girls 0 #589 27 16,104
IL Girls 0 #592 26 11,648
LB 0 #638 21 13,263
PE Girls 0 #641 334 14,861
CL Girls 0 #649 206 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #668 337 5,561
Germany Girls 0 #674 166 4,949
BR Boys 0 #683 69 12,213
IQ Boys 0 #697 1 13,071
CL Boys 0 #698 3 13,390
Finland Girls 2026 #717 22 3,895
NG Girls 0 #727 60 15,093
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
SY 0 #764 4 11,684
KW Boys 0 #804 3 18,755
TN 0 #816 14 13,765
United States Girls 2024 #855 62 8,487
NL Girls 0 #855 101 5,933
OM Boys 0 #916 3 17,948
PE Boys 0 #919 8 14,506
SA Girls 0 #924 12 25,931
EG Girls 0 #933 27 14,742
CO Girls 0 #945 134 16,140
MX Boys 0 #964 19 16,355
ZA Girls 0 #972 170 25,928
CO Boys 0 #977 5 15,656
IT Boys 0 #980 510 10,046
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
MA 0 #1,112 17 20,986
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
DZ 0 #1,228 7 20,130
TR 0 #1,246 9 19,440
ZA Boys 0 #1,271 2 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,689 3 28,008

Roberta is popular in 86 countries — most recent births per country:

France
Ireland
Canada
United States
Switzerland

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People also ask about Roberta

Roberta is predominantly a girl's name.
Roberta is a 3 syllable name, pronounced /roʊˈbɜːrtə/ (English),/roˈbɛrta/ (Italian/Spanish/Portuguese),roh-BER-tah (phonetic).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Berta, Bertie, Bertina, Bobbie, Bobbi and Robi.
Yes, very popular — Roberta ranked #1 in Ireland in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Roberta ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2021).
Roberta's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2012 to #1 in 2021 in Ireland.
Yes — 2 notable people named Roberta are in our database, including Roberta Metsola (Politician), Roberta Peters (Musician).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Roberta for their child, including Anne Jackson and Eli Wallach.