Arta
Every Arta since 1884 — 638 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Arta
Arta is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1884, 638 American babies have been named Arta — about 93% girls and 7% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1921, when 17 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1920s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Arta stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Arta year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 11 | #7,236 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,371 |
| 2023 | 5 | #15,468 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | 6 | #10,879 |
| 2017 | — | — | 9 | #8,205 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16,542 | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,344 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | 7 | #9,691 |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | 6 | #15,359 | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | 7 | #12,904 | — | — |
| 2003 | 8 | #11,443 | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | 12 | #8,252 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,329 | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,434 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #5,874 | — | — |
| 1950 | 9 | #3,680 | — | — |
| 1945 | 6 | #4,053 | — | — |
| 1940 | 6 | #3,890 | — | — |
| 1935 | 14 | #2,212 | — | — |
| 1930 | 8 | #3,369 | — | — |
| 1925 | 16 | #2,291 | — | — |
| 1920 | 10 | #3,111 | — | — |
| 1915 | 16 | #1,971 | — | — |
| 1910 | 6 | #2,162 | — | — |
| 1905 | 6 | #1,716 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,611 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Arta
- Arta Dade Politician · b. 1953
- Arta Dobroshi Actor · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Arta in 2025?
Arta did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Arta?
638 babies have been named Arta in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Arta most popular?
Arta peaked in 1921, when 17 newborns received the name.
Is Arta a boy or girl name?
Arta is used for both: about 93% of babies named Arta have been girls and 7% boys.
Is the name Arta rising or falling?
Arta is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Arta?
Well-known people named Arta include Arta Dade (politician), Arta Dobroshi (actor).