Metha
A girl's name of Greek origin with 149 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
a female given name, variant of Meta
Metha is a girl's baby name of Greek origin, a Scandinavian form of Meta, itself a diminutive of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' It was common in Denmark and Germany in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, carrying the dignified simplicity of names that were once everyday classics.
EtymologyShow more
Metha is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Metha has been recorded as a girl's name since 1886, with 149 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Metha has 23+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1886.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 10 | #5465 | — |
| 1930s | 11 | #4460 | ▼ |
| 1920s | 50 | #4258 | ▲ |
| 1910s | 19 | #3395 | ▲ |
| 1900s | 11 | #1867 | ▼ |
| 1890s | 40 | #1376 | ▲ |
| 1880s | 8 | #875 | — |
The Story of Metha
A Greatest Generation name
Peaking in 1920, Metha is a name steeped in history. Girls named Metha are most likely born between 1910 and 1930.
How rare is Metha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Metha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1886, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1920s with 50 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Metha by the numbers
- Would fill 3 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(23 years, 1886–1949)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 5 | #5784 |
| 1943 | 5 | #5146 |
| 1939 | 5 | #4725 |
| 1931 | 6 | #4195 |
| 1928 | 7 | #4052 |
| 1927 | 5 | #5367 |
| 1926 | 9 | #3457 |
| 1924 | 7 | #4314 |
| 1923 | 6 | #4786 |
| 1921 | 7 | #4308 |
| 1920 | 9 | #3521 |
| 1916 | 6 | #4243 |
| 1914 | 7 | #3082 |
| 1912 | 6 | #2861 |
| 1901 | 6 | #1609 |
| 1900 | 5 | #2125 |
| 1897 | 6 | #1497 |
| 1896 | 6 | #1525 |
| 1895 | 8 | #1265 |
| 1894 | 6 | #1442 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1886–1949