Constant, steadfast, or from the coast
As a Greek name, it is a diminutive of Constantine, meaning 'steadfast.' In Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian, it is a topographic name for someone living by a coast or riverbank.
Less common today
Costa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,143 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Actor known for The Americans
Greek-French filmmaker
Character in the film Project X Β· Project X