Greta
Pronunciation: [ gr-EET-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #42,510
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Girl Name
Greta is also used as a girl name, ranked #856.
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About the Name Greta
Greta is a boy name .
Is Greta a boy or girl name? Greta is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #42,510 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #856. Greta is more commonly used as a girl name.
Greta is currently ranked #42,510 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Greta include Gre, Gry, and Greie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis