Holding steady.
Popularity of Valta since 1907
Babies named Valta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Valta's real moment was 1907.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 32 |
| 1920s | 60 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 8 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Valta is a rare American name first recorded in 1907, a year that stands as its peak year of usage. The name has never cracked the top 1,000 and appears in no state popularity lists, reflecting its extremely limited adoption. Its trajectory is stable, meaning it has appeared sporadically at very low frequencies, with no notable rise or fall. The name may have been a variant of Valda or a feminine form of Valter, but its exact origin remains uncertain. Given its obscurity, Valta is a distinctive choice for parents seeking a truly uncommon name with a vintage feel.
Valta appears to be a 20th-century American coinage, possibly as a variant of Valda (from Old Norse 'valdr' meaning 'ruler') or a feminine form of Valter (from Germanic 'wald' meaning 'rule'). It first appeared in U.S. records in 1907 but never gained widespread use, suggesting it may have been an occasional invention.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Val
Sibling names for Valta
Names that share Valta's style, for a brother or sister.
