Gender: Female
Origin: German
Meaning: Pearl, Form of Margaret, Child of Light, A Pearl
Pronunciation: GREH-tuh, /ˈɡrɛtə/, G R IY T AH
Popularity Rank: #2,405
Derived from the German name Margarete, meaning 'pearl'. This name is popular in Scandinavia and has been gaining recognition in English-speaking countries.
The name Greta is of German origin and means Pearl, Form of Margaret, Child of Light, A Pearl. It is often used as a Female name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Greta is commonly found in Italy, United States of America, Belgium, and 87 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GREH-tuh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡrɛtə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G R IY T AH
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Greta is recorded 27,229 times globally, ranking it as the 2,405th most common name worldwide.
Greta is most prevalent in Italy, with 18,477 occurrences, making it the 310th most popular name in the country.
In Lithuania, the name Greta is found among 1 in every 20 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | #310 | 1 : 64 |
| United States of America | #2,193 | 1 : 1,231 |
| Belgium | #541 | 1 : 259 |
| Lithuania | #28 | 1 : 20 |
| United Kingdom | #1,515 | 1 : 799 |
| Netherlands | #1,491 | 1 : 807 |
| Germany | #1,514 | 1 : 924 |
| Peru | #2,200 | 1 : 3,060 |
| Albania | #368 | 1 : 248 |
| Spain | #2,903 | 1 : 2,529 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Greta from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: June 17, 2024 12:58 PM (GMT + 5.30)
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