Zelta is a unique and distinctive given name of Baltic origin, particularly common among people from Latvia and Estonia. Derived from the word 'zelt,' which means 'copper' in both languages, Zelta signifies warmth, resilience, and natural beauty. The name Zelta has been historically popular in its regions of origin but has also started to gain recognition globally due to its unique sound and meaning.
The name Zelta experienced variable popularity over the years, with peaks in certain decades and noticeable gaps in others. The highest number of births occurred between 1920 and 1923, with an average of around 10 births per year. However, there were no recorded births of this name between 1924 and 1929, suggesting a significant drop in popularity during that period. After 1965, the name Zelta was not chosen for any newborns, indicating it may have fallen out of fashion by then. Overall, the name had 164 occurrences over an approximately 80-year span from 1915 to 1995.