Gender-Neutral Name · Latin Origin
Augusta
Augusta is a gender-neutral name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is a gender-neutral name of Latin origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Augusta? It is a neutral name, rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with August.
Augusta meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Augusta has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Augusta to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Augusta as A·U·G·U·S·T·A, with 7 letters and a gender-neutral usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Augusta is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Augusta variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Augustaa, Augustae, Augustay, August.
- Nicknames: Augu and A.
- Middle names: Pair Augusta with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Augusta middle name generator.
- Sibling names: August, Augustus, Augustin, Augusto, Augustine — full picks on the sibling names for Augusta guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Augusta? Browse our names like Augusta guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Augusta
What does the name Augusta mean?
Augusta has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a neutral name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Augusta?
Augusta originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Augusta?
Augusta has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Augusta a boy's or girl's name?
Augusta is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Augusta in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Augusta sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Augusta?
Names that share Augusta's sound and style include August, Augustus, Augustin, Augusto, Augustine.
What middle names pair well with Augusta?
Good middle-name fits for Augusta pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Augusta is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Augusta is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Augusta?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Augusta share its rhythm without rhyming — August, Augustus, Augustin all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.