Anta is a unique and captivating female given name of African origin, specifically from Senegal. It is derived from the Wolof language, meaning 'life' or 'to live'. This moniker signifies vitality and longevity, making it a profound choice for parents seeking a distinctive and meaningful name for their child.
The name Anta has experienced fluctuations in its popularity over the past two decades, with a total of 71 babies born with this name since 2000. The most popular years for the name were 2015 and 2021, each seeing 10 and 7 births respectively. However, there was also a period between 2002 and 2008 where the name Anta was less commonly used, with only one birth in 2002 and none recorded in the years in between.