Pillar, flower, or of the first
Anta is a name with multiple distinct origins. In Latin, it refers to a square pillar or pilaster. In West African cultures, particularly among the Wolof people, it is a common feminine given name, while in Sanskrit contexts, it can mean 'end' or 'limit'.
Less common today
Anta isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,644 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990โpresent (SSA data).
Senegalese princess who became a prominent figure in Florida history
Senegalese-French visual artist