Altana Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: al-TAH-nah //ælˈtɑː.nə//
Origin: Arabic; Latin
Meaning: high; exalted (Arabic); noble (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Arabic, Altana is derived from 'al-tanā', meaning 'the high' or 'exalted', often used in poetic contexts. The Latin origin relates to 'altus', which signifies 'high' or 'noble', reflecting qualities of elevation and virtue.
Both origins convey a sense of grandeur and esteem, making the name appealing across cultures. The name has been used in various forms in literature and art, symbolizing aspiration and nobility.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Altana was first seen in the United States in 2024.
Altana has ranked as high as #25353 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Altana has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Altana 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 Altana was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
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 Altana.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Altana
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