Alistair Ta

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Alistair Ta — defender of men
280K People worldwide
United Kingdom Most common in
1975s Peak popularity
Gender
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Alistair Ta is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name Alistair is a masculine given name of Greek origin. Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands. The surname Ta: Ta (island), Federated States of Micronesia Tạ, a Vietnamese surname (including a list of persons with the name) T.A. All Day, an American rapper Total Annihilation, a 1997 real-time strategy game TrueAchievements, a website to track Xbox player achievements TA (album), 2002 album by the post-rock band Trans Am Ta, name of a note in the solfège scale Tages-Anzeiger, of Switzerland Thüringer Allgemeine, of Germany TextAmerica, a moblog community photo website Third Age, a time period in J. R. R. Alistair is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 280K people globally, with the highest concentration in United Kingdom. The name Alistair reached peak popularity in the 1975s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Alistair

Meaning: defender of men

Greek

Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands.

Surname: Ta

Vietnamese

Ta (island), Federated States of Micronesia Tạ, a Vietnamese surname (including a list of persons with the name) T.A. All Day, an American rapper Total Annihilation, a 1997 real-time strategy game TrueAchievements, a website to track Xbox player achievements TA (album), 2002 album by the post-rock band Trans Am Ta, name of a note in the solfège scale Tages-Anzeiger, of Switzerland Thüringer Allgemeine, of Germany TextAmerica, a moblog community photo website Third Age, a time period in J. R. R.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Alistair is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United Kingdom 83%
Australia 11%
Canada 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Alistair by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name Alistair has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Alastair
  • Alasdair
  • Alexander
  • Alex

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Alistair Ta:

11
Expression Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Alistair?
The first name Alistair originates from Greek. Scottish Gaelic form of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: defender of men). Common throughout the Scottish Highlands.
When was Alistair most popular?
The name Alistair reached its peak popularity during the 1975s.
What is the origin of the surname Ta?
The surname Ta originates from Vietnamese. Ta (island), Federated States of Micronesia Tạ, a Vietnamese surname (including a list of persons with the name) T.A. All Day, an American rapper Total Annihilation, a 1997 real-time strategy game TrueAchievements, a website to track Xbox player achievements TA (album), 2002 album by the post-rock band Trans Am Ta, name of a note in the solfège scale Tages-Anzeiger, of Switzerland Thüringer Allgemeine, of Germany TextAmerica, a moblog community photo website Third Age, a time period in J. R. R.
What are the origins of the name Alistair Ta?
The name Alistair Ta combines two different traditions: the first name Alistair has Greek roots, while the surname Ta originates from Vietnamese.
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