Costa
About Costa
Costa is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. Primarily used in Greek communities as a shortened form of Constantine (meaning 'constant' or 'steadfast'), it also appears in Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian contexts with connections to the Latin 'costa' meaning 'coast' or 'rib.' The name has a strong Mediterranean association and remains popular in Greece and among Greek diaspora communities. Costa has a straightforward, strong sound with its crisp consonants and open ending. Its brevity makes it practical across languages while maintaining cultural specificity. The name carries connotations of steadfastness from its connection to Constantine, while also evoking coastal imagery in Romance language contexts. Costa offers multicultural appeal while remaining distinctive in English-speaking environments.
Pronounced KOS-tuh.
As of October 2026, Costa ranked #6886 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2419 in 1935.
AI-written. Reviewed by Pamela Redmond
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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