Holding steady.
Popularity of Arta since 1884
Babies named Arta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Arta's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 13 | 0 |
| 1890s | 18 | 0 |
| 1900s | 32 | 0 |
| 1910s | 97 | 0 |
| 1920s | 125 | 0 |
| 1930s | 99 | 0 |
| 1940s | 70 | 0 |
| 1950s | 46 | 0 |
| 1960s | 5 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 34 | 0 |
| 2000s | 39 | 0 |
| 2010s | 13 | 22 |
| 2020s | 5 | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Arta is a rare unisex name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1884, though its origins are somewhat ambiguous. It may be a feminine variant of Arthur, tracing back to the Celtic 'artos' (bear), or it could derive from the Albanian word for 'golden'. The name saw its peak usage in 1884, the same year it was first recorded, and has remained consistently rare ever since, maintaining a stable trajectory over the decades. Because of its low frequency, Arta has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, and its one-in-N incidence is too low to calculate meaningfully. The name has not been associated with any particular states or regions in recent records. Despite its obscurity, Arta offers a simple, melodious sound that pairs well with both classic and modern sibling names. Parents drawn to short, distinctive names with a touch of vintage charm may find Arta appealing.
Arta may be a feminine variant of Arthur, derived from the Celtic elements 'artos' meaning 'bear' or 'arth' meaning 'stone', though its exact origin is debated. It is also recognized as an Albanian name meaning 'golden', from the word 'artë'. In the United States, Arta first appeared in records in the 1880s, likely as an English coinage or import.
Sibling names for Arta
Names that share Arta's style, for a brother or sister.
