Almeta Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-MEE-tah /ælˈmiːtə/

Origin: Latin; German

Meaning: Latin: 'nourishing'; German: 'noble'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Almeta has its roots in the Latin word "altus," meaning "high" or "noble." This etymological foundation suggests a connotation of elevation or grandeur. The name likely evolved through the Old French form "Almette" before making its way into English usage.

The transition from Latin to Old French and then to English reflects the broader linguistic influences of the Norman Conquest, which brought many Latin-derived names into the English lexicon during the medieval period. Historically, names with similar roots have been associated with nobility and high status, often appearing in various forms across different cultures.

While specific historical milestones for Almeta are less documented, the broader tradition of names signifying nobility can be traced back to various European royal lineages and notable figures throughout the Middle Ages. The name's presence in literature and records from the 19th century indicates its usage during a time when names reflecting virtue and status were particularly favored.

Culturally, Almeta carries an air of dignity and grace, resonating with themes of elevation and virtue. The name may also be linked to the tradition of using names that evoke strength and nobility, which has been a common practice in many cultures.

Although diminutive forms or variations are less prominent in historical records, the name's elegant sound and meaning have contributed to its enduring appeal in various contexts.

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Almeta was first seen in the United States in 1884.

Almeta has ranked as high as #847 nationally, which occurred in 1924, and has been most popular in South Carolina, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Georgia.

In the past 5 years the name Almeta has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Almeta is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Almeta was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Top States for Almeta (1957)

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State Births Share
SC 8
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Almeta.

YearBirths
19887
19875
19866
19848
19839
19826
197910
19785
19766
197510
197413
197313
19727
19719
197010
19698
196712
19666
196512
19648
19639
196219
196111
196017
195913
195821
195729
195617
195517
195421
195328
195223
195117
195020
194922
194821
194726
194623
194525
194425
194329
194231
194136
194038
193936
193835
193749
193638
193542
193447
193353
193249
193134
193045
192958
192840
192750
192644
192547
192469
192354
192263
192157
192067
191954
191852
191746
191648
191547
191428
191329
191229
191118
191026
190920
190814
190716
19068
190515
190414
190316
190212
19016
190017
18988
189610
18955
18916
18897
18845