Anta

♀ Girl

Pronounced AHN-tah /ˈɑːn.tɑː/Medium

Meaning: In Senegal and the wider Wolof-speaking world, Anta is a well-used woman's name, often understood as a form of the Arabic-rooted Aminata/Amina ('trustworthy, faithful'). It also appears independently in other traditions; routes vary, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Short and grounded: Anta is a Senegalese woman's name, often tied to Amina, 'trustworthy' (said 'AHN-tah'). Routes vary, which we note.

💕 Browse more names

Origin LowWolof, Arabic

MeaningIn Senegal and the wider Wolof-speaking world, Anta is a well-used woman's name, often understood as a form of the Arabic-rooted Aminata/Amina ('trustworthy, faithful'). It also appears independently in other traditions; routes vary, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13589 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 77

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Anta is long used in Senegal and neighbouring countries, commonly read as a form of Aminata, from Arabic Amina, 'trustworthy, faithful'. Other derivations circulate; the routes vary, which we note (said 'AHN-tah').

It appears only rarely in U.S. records. Rare here, familiar in West Africa, and strikingly simple.

Did you know? Anta is a familiar woman's name across Senegal and the Wolof-speaking world, frequently understood as kin to Aminata. Other routes exist too, which we note respectfully (said 'AHN-tah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Anta — Senegalese/Wolof name; often linked to Aminata; routes vary

Variations

AnthaAminataAntaa

Nicknames

AntiAntNta

Famous Bearers

Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Anta…

Amina— the Arabic root often behind it

Aida— a like short West African pick

Asha— a same two-beat warmth

Anaya— a like vowel-bright choice

Explore names like Anta

By themeuncertain heritage short west-african

By meaningTruth Freedom

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Anta mean?

In Senegal, Anta is often understood as a form of Aminata/Amina, 'trustworthy, faithful'. Other routes exist, which we note.

How do you pronounce Anta?

It's said AHN-tah — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Anta a boy or girl name?

Anta is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anta?

Anta is very rare in the U.S., though it is familiar in Senegal.