Christa is a female given name of Latin origin, derived from the word 'Christ', meaning 'anointed' or 'devoted to Christ'. It has been used since the Middle Ages and was particularly popular in the late 19th to mid-20th centuries. The name Christa has no specific variants but is often associated with other names such as Christina, Christine, or Cristina. Notable individuals named Christa include German writer Christa Wolf and American actress Christa Campbell.
"Christa was quite popular for a brief period in the late 70s and mid-80s with spikes in birth occurrences during those years."