The nameChrista
Christa is a German short form of Christina. It was a top 200 American name in the 1980s.
- Girl's name
- German
Meaning
Christa comes from Christina, from the Greek christos, "anointed".
Origin
German, from Greek.
History
In the United States Christa reached 178th place in 1986.
Did you know?
- The teacher Christa McAuliffe, chosen to be the first teacher in space, died in the Challenger disaster in 1986.
Famous people named Christa
- Christa McAuliffe, teacher and astronaut
- Christa Wolf, novelist
Popularity of the name Christa
Christa in the United States
Christa was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 10,409 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Christa. Its rise began around 1956, and it peaked in 1986. Half of all babies named Christa in the United States were born before 1980, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 25 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
Christa in France
Christa was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 330 births over the decade, 29% of all recorded babies named Christa. Its rise began around 1941, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Christa in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Christa mean?
Christa comes from Christina, from the Greek christos, "anointed".
What is the origin of the name Christa?
German, from Greek.
Is Christa a girl's or a boy's name?
Christa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Christa?
In 2024, Christa was the 7494th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 15 births.
What are the variants of the name Christa?
Variants and related names of Christa include Christina, Christine and Krista.
Who are famous people named Christa?
Christa McAuliffe, teacher and astronaut; Christa Wolf, novelist.