Noble and bright
Alberta is the feminine form of Albert, derived from the Germanic name Adalbert. It combines the elements 'adal', meaning noble, and 'beraht', meaning bright or famous. The name gained significant popularity in the late 19th century due to Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, a daughter of Queen Victoria, for whom the Canadian province is named.
Less common today
Alberta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,550 in 1991.
Daughter of Queen Victoria and namesake of the Canadian province
Renowned American jazz and blues singer and songwriter
Canadian film and television actress
Civil rights activist and mother of Martin Luther King Jr.
A character in the play Fences by August Wilson · Fences
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
