Almeta Girl
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)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SC | 8 |
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.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1982 | 6 |
| 1979 | 10 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1976 | 6 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1970 | 10 |
| 1969 | 8 |
| 1967 | 12 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1964 | 8 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1962 | 19 |
| 1961 | 11 |
| 1960 | 17 |
| 1959 | 13 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1957 | 29 |
| 1956 | 17 |
| 1955 | 17 |
| 1954 | 21 |
| 1953 | 28 |
| 1952 | 23 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1950 | 20 |
| 1949 | 22 |
| 1948 | 21 |
| 1947 | 26 |
| 1946 | 23 |
| 1945 | 25 |
| 1944 | 25 |
| 1943 | 29 |
| 1942 | 31 |
| 1941 | 36 |
| 1940 | 38 |
| 1939 | 36 |
| 1938 | 35 |
| 1937 | 49 |
| 1936 | 38 |
| 1935 | 42 |
| 1934 | 47 |
| 1933 | 53 |
| 1932 | 49 |
| 1931 | 34 |
| 1930 | 45 |
| 1929 | 58 |
| 1928 | 40 |
| 1927 | 50 |
| 1926 | 44 |
| 1925 | 47 |
| 1924 | 69 |
| 1923 | 54 |
| 1922 | 63 |
| 1921 | 57 |
| 1920 | 67 |
| 1919 | 54 |
| 1918 | 52 |
| 1917 | 46 |
| 1916 | 48 |
| 1915 | 47 |
| 1914 | 28 |
| 1913 | 29 |
| 1912 | 29 |
| 1911 | 18 |
| 1910 | 26 |
| 1909 | 20 |
| 1908 | 14 |
| 1907 | 16 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1905 | 15 |
| 1904 | 14 |
| 1903 | 16 |
| 1902 | 12 |
| 1901 | 6 |
| 1900 | 17 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1896 | 10 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1889 | 7 |
| 1884 | 5 |