Father's surname

Baby names that go with Acosta

coast, shore, or riverbank (Spanish/Portuguese)

Acosta is surname rank #106 (58,146 on Forebears, spanish origin). That number is not a count of births. The first names below are scored as if Acosta is the father's surname.

Surname rank
#106
On Forebears
58,146
Syllables
3
Origin
Spanish
Background
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Neutral

Origin and meaning

coast, shore, or riverbank (Spanish/Portuguese)

Acosta is a prominent Spanish-language surname originating from the Iberian Peninsula as a topographic name for someone living near a coast or shore. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and remains widely distributed across the country.

Acosta is a common Spanish and Portuguese surname of topographic origin, derived from 'costa' meaning 'coast' or 'riverbank'. It spread widely throughout the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period and the implementation of the 1849 Clavería decree.

First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

Pairs naturally with one- or two-syllable first names to maintain a clean flow with this three-syllable surname.

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Best boy names for Acosta

Jose 90
Spanish / Biblical · He shall add / God will increase… · May 2021 #4
Mario 89
Spanish / Other · Derived from Mars, the god of war… · May 2021 #22
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Jerry 89
English / Biblical · ruler with the spear (Germanic via… · May 2021 #37
Jaime 89
Spanish / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #55
Jimmy 89
English / Biblical · supplanter (Hebrew via English) · May 2021 #66
Jessie 89
English / Biblical · gift or God exists (Hebrew via… · May 2021 #83
Ronnie 89
English / Other · ruler's counselor (Old Norse via… · May 2021 #101
Rene 89
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · May 2021 #131
Rolly 89
English / Spanish · famous land (Germanic, via… · May 2021 #136
Rico 89
Spanish · rich, noble (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #144
Nilo 89
Spanish / Other · of the Nile River (Greek via… · May 2021 #204
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Lito 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive suffix meaning 'little'… · May 2021 #208
Paulo 89
Spanish / Biblical · small, humble (Latin) · May 2021 #301
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Julio 89
Spanish / Other · belonging to the gens Julia or… · May 2021 #302
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Roque 89
Spanish / Other · rest (Germanic via Spanish) · May 2021 #344
Romy 89
Spanish / Filipino · Diminutive of Romeo ('pilgrim to… · May 2021 #352
Nico 89
Spanish / English · victory of the people (Greek via… · May 2021 #374
Dario 89
Spanish / Other · possessing goodness (Old Persian… · May 2021 #405
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Tito 89
Spanish / Biblical · title of honor (Latin, via Titus) · May 2021 #427
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Lino 89
Spanish / Biblical · flax or linen (Greek/Latin) · May 2021 #489
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Basso 89
2 syl
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Bayulo 89
2 syl
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Beato 89
2 syl
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Casio 89
2 syl
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Ciro 89
2 syl
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Dato 89
2 syl
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Diego 89
2 syl
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Fabio 89
2 syl
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Galo 89
2 syl
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Guido 89
2 syl
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Hugo 89
2 syl
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Lauro 89
2 syl
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Leto 89
2 syl
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Lucio 89
2 syl
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Lupo 89
2 syl
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Mauro 89
2 syl
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Mucio 89
2 syl
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Nereo 89
2 syl
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Nono 89
2 syl
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Pelayo 89
2 syl
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Best girl names for Acosta

Gina 89
English / Spanish · Diminutive of Regina ('queen' in… · May 2021 #19
Gemma 89
Spanish / English · gem, precious stone (Latin/Italian) · May 2021 #50
Jenny 89
English · diminutive of Jennifer ('fair… · May 2021 #51
Jessa 89
English / Biblical · God beholds (Hebrew, via Jessica) · May 2021 #52
Daisy 89
English · day's eye (flower) (Old English) · May 2021 #65
Emma 89
English / Spanish · whole or universal (Germanic) · May 2021 #80
Delia 89
Spanish / Other · of Delos (Greek) · May 2021 #104
Liza 89
English / Biblical · my God is an oath (Hebrew, via… · May 2021 #106
Lydia 89
Biblical / Spanish · woman from Lydia (Greek) · May 2021 #112
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Lilia 89
Spanish / Other · lily (Latin / Spanish) · May 2021 #119
Nora 89
English / Spanish · honor (Latin via Honora) or light… · May 2021 #131
Myra 89
English / Other · invented literary name, anagram of… · May 2021 #136
Riza 89
Spanish / Filipino · laughter (Spanish) · May 2021 #161
Lucia 89
Spanish / Other · light (Latin) · May 2021 #200
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Nelia 89
Spanish / English · Diminutive of names like Cornelia… · May 2021 #207
Nida 89
Spanish / Arabic · Diminutive of names like Leonida… · May 2021 #212
Sonia 89
Spanish / English · wisdom (Greek, via Russian… · May 2021 #218
Rica 89
Spanish / English · rich, wealthy (Spanish) or short… · May 2021 #237
Rosa 89
Spanish / Other · rose (Latin/Spanish) · May 2021 #240
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Mila 89
Spanish / Other · miracles (Spanish, via Milagros)… · May 2021 #250
Julia 89
Spanish / English · youthful, or belonging to the… · May 2021 #269
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Luisa 89
Spanish / Other · famous warrior (Germanic via… · May 2021 #274
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Lina 89
Spanish / Other · Short form of names ending in… · May 2021 #296
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Nena 89
Spanish / Filipino · little girl or baby girl (Spanish) · May 2021 #339
Juana 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious (Hebrew via Spanish) · May 2021 #405
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Celia 89
Spanish / English · heavenly or of the sky (Latin) · May 2021 #411
Fely 89
Spanish / Filipino · happy, fortunate (Latin/Spanish… · May 2021 #455
Bassa 89
2 syl
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Beda 89
2 syl
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Bega 89
2 syl
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Bona 89
2 syl
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Daria 89
2 syl
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Diega 89
2 syl
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Doda 89
2 syl
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Faina 89
2 syl
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Gala 89
2 syl
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Ida 89
2 syl
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Laura 89
2 syl
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Leona 89
2 syl
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Lioba 89
2 syl
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Best mother's maiden surnames for Acosta

Maiden surnames that sit well in front of Acosta.

Castro Acosta 89
Forebears 173,686 · Spanish
Pascua Acosta 89
Forebears 81,319 · Spanish / Biblical
David Acosta 88
Forebears 100,641 · Biblical / Spanish
Garcia Acosta 87
Forebears 441,075 · Spanish
Reyes Acosta 87
Forebears 412,750 · Spanish
Ramos Acosta 87
Forebears 375,999 · Spanish
Mendoza Acosta 87
Forebears 372,402 · Spanish
Santos Acosta 87
Forebears 342,746 · Spanish / Biblical
Flores Acosta 87
Forebears 312,187 · Spanish
Lopez Acosta 87
Forebears 230,958 · Spanish
Perez Acosta 87
Forebears 220,113 · Spanish
Castillo Acosta 87
Forebears 211,405 · Spanish
Rivera Acosta 87
Forebears 184,543 · Spanish
Sanchez Acosta 87
Forebears 162,886 · Spanish
Torres Acosta 87
Forebears 162,353 · Spanish
de Leon Acosta 87
Forebears 156,537 · Spanish
Domingo Acosta 87
Forebears 147,352 · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Acosta 87
Forebears 140,475 · Spanish / Biblical

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Acosta Garcia Acosta Reyes Acosta Ramos Acosta Mendoza Acosta Santos Acosta Flores Acosta Gonzales Acosta Bautista Acosta Villanueva Acosta Fernandez Acosta Cruz Acosta

Related surnames

Martin Ortiz Estrada Sison Trinidad Villegas Atienza Zamora

About the surname Acosta

Is Acosta a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

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