Holding steady.
Popularity of Justa since 1894
Babies named Justa per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1975, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Justa's real moment was 1894.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 7 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 14 |
| 1930s | 15 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 15 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 38 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Justa is a rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1894, its peak year, when it was given to a handful of girls. Since then, it has seen no recorded births in modern decades, making it an exceedingly uncommon choice. The name is likely a feminine form of the Latin Justus, meaning 'just' or 'fair', a virtue name that enjoyed some use among early Christians. In the 1890s, just a few families chose Justa for their daughters, and the name has remained stable in its obscurity, never appearing in any top state rankings. Today, parents drawn to vintage, obscure names might consider Justa, but its rarity suggests it has not experienced any revival.
Justa is likely a feminine form of the Latin name Justus, derived from the Latin word 'iustus' meaning 'just' or 'righteous'. The name was used among early Christians, though it has always been rare. In the United States, it appeared briefly in the 1890s but never gained widespread use.
Sibling names for Justa
Names that share Justa's style, for a brother or sister.
