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Alberta

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Pronounced al-BUR-tah /ælˈbɜr.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: A feminine form of Albert, from the Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright')Medium

In 30 seconds: Noble and bright: Alberta is a feminine of Albert. Warm, classic, and vintage (said 'al-BUR-tah').
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Origin MediumGermanic
MeaningA feminine form of Albert, from the Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright')
U.S. rank (2025)#9481 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1919
Total births (all-time)≈ 70,365

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191918802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Alberta is a feminine of Albert, from the Germanic Adalbert, 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright'). A classic, vintage name (said 'al-BUR-tah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely today, though it was popular a century ago. Rare, noble-and-bright at the root, and vintage.

Did you know? Alberta is 'noble and bright' in Germanic — a feminine of Albert (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright'), also a Canadian province — a classic, vintage name (said 'al-BUR-tah').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Alberta — Germanic; feminine of Albert

Variations

AlbertinaAlbertine

Nicknames

BertieAlba

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If you like Alberta…

Roberta— a fellow -berta feminine name
Bertha— shares the 'bright' element
Wilhelmina— a companion vintage feminine name
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Allyson— shares Alberta's Germanic roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Alberta mean?

Alberta is Germanic for 'noble and bright' (adal, 'noble', + beraht, 'bright'); a feminine of Albert.

How do you pronounce Alberta?

It's said al-BUR-tah /ælˈbɜr.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Alberta a boy or girl name?

Alberta is a girl's name.

How popular is Alberta?

Alberta is a rare name in the U.S. today.

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