girl's name
Metta
MET-uh (English)
- Origin Norse
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 1,123
Metta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2021 it was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Metta is a name of Norse origin.
- Peaked in 1924, when 25 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Metta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 125 |
| 1890s | 161 |
| 1900s | 100 |
| 1910s | 160 |
| 1920s | 170 |
| 1930s | 115 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 50 |
| 1960s | 37 |
| 1970s | 19 |
| 1980s | 23 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 8 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 20 |
How Popular Is Metta?
In 2021, Metta was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Metta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Metta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Metta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Metta
- English MET-uh
Sibling Names for Metta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Metta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Metta
How popular is the name Metta?
In 2021, Metta was given to 8 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Metta a girl's or a boy's name?
Metta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Metta?
Metta has 2 syllables.
When was Metta most popular?
Metta peaked in 1924, when 25 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.