Christa
Gender: Girl
Meaning: Follower of Christ, anointed
Origin: Latin/Greek
Popularity: Ranked #6598 in 2025 with 17 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Christian. Shares the meaning 'Follower of Christ, anointed.'
Similar names: christ, christi, christie, christy, christo, chris, chriss, chrissa
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Christa? About 1 in 195,794 babies born in 2025 were named Christa, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Christa
What does the name Christa mean?
Christa means “Follower of Christ, anointed” from Latin/Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Christa?
Christa has Latin/Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Follower of Christ, anointed”.
How popular is Christa?
Christa ranked #6546 in 2025 — given to 17 babies that year.
When was Christa most popular?
Christa peaked in 1986 with 1,513 babies registered that year.
Is Christa a boy or girl name?
Christa is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Christas in registered births are female.
Is the name Christa rising or falling in popularity?
Christa has fallen 1544 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5002 in 2020 to #6546 in 2025.
How long has Christa been recorded?
Christa appears in birth records across 113 years — from 1912 through 2025.