Meta

Girl name

Meta has been given to 6,211 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It peaked in 1892.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

6,211

Peak year

1892 (127 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1880

10-year trend

New / returning

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Meta — alternate spellings parents actually use.

11,944 babies since 1880

8,616 babies since 1880

3,226 babies since 1881

2,021 babies since 1889

1,882 babies since 1880

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Meta.

5,407 babies since 1880

7,176 babies since 1880

12,709 babies since 1880

13,190 babies since 1880

How popular is the name Meta?

Meta has been given to 6,211 babies in the U.S. since 1880. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Meta peak?

Meta peaked in 1892, when 127 babies were given the name.

Is Meta a girl or boy name?

Meta is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Meta are girls).

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