Christa

Girl's name

Christa is a variant of the name Christina, which is derived from the Latin word "christianus," meaning "a follower of Christ."

Meaning A Christian
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 15 Falling
Peak year 1986

Appears In These Collections

Names Starting With C

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Christa McAuliffe - Teacher, Challenger Space Shuttle tragedy.
  • Christa Miller - Actress, "The Drew Carey Show," "Scrubs."
  • Christa Ludwig - Opera singer, mezzo-soprano.
  • Christa Wolf - German writer, "Cassandra," "Medea."
  • Christa B. Allen - Actress, "Revenge," "13 Going on 30."
  • Christa Campbell - Actress, "Drive Angry," "2001 Maniacs."
  • Christa Rigozzi - Swiss beauty queen, Miss Switzerland 2006.
  • Christa Kinshofer - German skier, Olympic medalist.
  • Christa Harmotto Dietzen - Volleyball player, Olympic silver medalist.
  • Christa Hastie - Reality TV contestant, "Survivor: Pearl Islands."

Sisters for Christa

Girl names closely related to Christa

Loren Jewel Jodi Jaylyn Robyn Farrah Brittney Christiana

Brothers for Christa

Boy names closely related to Christa

Kristopher Saint Ernest Kristian Jeremiah Zechariah Jadyn Christian

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Christa

Chrissy Christen Christene Christi Christia Christian Christiana Christie

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